Tesla is an electric car manufacturer that focuses on a clean and energy efficient model. The company was founded in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors. The company’s named after inventor and electrical engineer, Nikola Tesla. In 2020, Tesla recorded the highest sales of battery electric vehicles and plug-in electric vehicles (Tesla vehicles marked 6% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market).
While Tesla vehicles have become a popular vehicle choice amongst Americans due to their modern design and fuel efficiency, many drivers are left frustrated. Since company launch, Tesla vehicles have experienced many defects that proving the vehicles to be unreliable and potentially dangerous to both owners and other drivers on the road. Because of these manufacturer issues, many of Tesla’s vehicles can be considered lemons under Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York law.
If you have purchased a Tesla that is having maintenance or mechanical problems that don’t seem to be going away, contact the top Tesla Lemon Law experts of David Gorberg & Associates for information on how the Tesla Lemon Law process functions in PA, NJ, and NY.
Is My Tesla a Lemon
There are a few criteria items that drivers should be aware of when trying to determine if their Tesla should be considered a lemon. The first step in the Tesla Lemon Law process is to evaluate whether or not your vehicle will qualify for a “lemon” status. In order to qualify, your vehicle must still be active under a warranty. This is valid for vehicles that have been purchased, leased and that are both new or old. The second criteria item is that the defect or issue must pose a risk or threat to the occupants of the vehicle or other drivers on the road. Finally, your Tesla must have had a fair number of attempts to repair the defect by the manufacturer. If these criteria items align with what you have experienced with your Tesla, then the Tesla Lemon Law process is for you.
Common Tesla Lemon Law Defects
Tesla continues to release defect models of their popular vehicles that include issues that could lead to serious injury or even death. Because of these recorded defects, Tesla drivers have grown to be more hesitant to purchase the popular electric vehicles. Tesla drivers do not want to be left with the responsibility of the consequences caused by faulty vehicles.
Among the recorded Tesla defects, the defect that has affected the highest number of vehicles is due to exploding airbag shrapnel upon deployment. The defects lists that the Takata airbag inflators could send metal fragments into the passenger compartment risking injury to the driver or passenger upon impact. This issue has primarily affected the Model S and Model X cars.
Along with the Takata airbag defect, another issue that has been affecting Tesla drivers is due to a seatbelt malfunction. This seatbelt defect caused over 60,000 Model S vehicles to be recalled from an improperly secured front seatbelt mechanism. This defect showed potential injury to the drivers in accidents, forcing the Model S to be properly fixed by the manufacturer.
Numerous Tesla makes and models have been affected so far and many are concerned that more models will be added to this list in the near future. Some popular Teslamodels reported to have the defect include:
- The Tesla Model 3
- The Tesla Model S
- The Tesla Model X
- The Tesla Model Y
If you are like many Tesla owners who have consistently experienced these transmission issues, you may be entitled to compensation under the PA LEMON LAW, NJ LEMON LAW or the Magnuson Moss Warranty Improvement Act. Compensation may include a complete repurchase of your defective vehicle, a replacement, or a substantial cash reimbursement for damage the vehicle has already suffered due to the defect.
If your Tesla has a shudder or transmission defect call us at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
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Tesla Recalls
There have been dozens of Tesla recalls issued over the past couple decades for numerous Tesla models. Here are some of vehicles which have been recalled:
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model S
- Texas Model Y
- Tesla Model X
If you’re a Tesla owner and have experienced issues that you believe originate from a recall, or if you just want more information about how recalls and mechanical failures in your vehicle apply to the Tesla lemon law buyback program, reach out to David Gorberg & Associates at 1-800-MY-LEMON (1-800-695-3666) or complete free lemon law case evaluation for free help by the by the PA and NJ LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.
Tesla Lemon Law Wins
The lawyers at Davig Gorberg & Associates take pride in a 99% success rate when it comes to Lemon Law cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. We have assisted countless Tesla Lemon Law cases that have brought financial compensation to Tesla owners to help them get what they paid for – a working Tesla vehicle. Our attorneys approach Tesla with our client’s demands which typically end up in a total buyback of the car while also compensating our clients for their legal fees.
