Results for "lemon law"

During my 2 AM breakdown, my Ford E450's Godzilla engine started hemorrhaging coolant from the water pump timing cover — need this fixed before our sunrise departure. My E450 Godzilla decided to turn into more of a steam dragon than the beast it's supposed to be. After getting towed to a Ford dealer (because apparently not everyone wants to work on these motorhome monsters), they're telling me the timing cover surface where the water pump mounts looks "normal."

I'm staring at what looks like the surface of Mars - all pitted and grooved where the water pump was sitting. The dealer insists this is just typical wear, but my gut says something that caused a catastrophic overheat probably didn't leave the mating surface in "acceptable" condition. How do I know if this timing cover surface actually needs to be machined or replaced, or if I'm just being paranoid after my expensive towing adventure? …more

I woke up to an $8,000 quote to replace my completely failed Aqua Hot system in my 2023 Holiday Rambler Nautica and wondering if there's any way around this nightmare.

We've only taken four short trips and each one ended with major problems. The local dealer has tried their best but even they seem stumped - the Aqua Hot company now wants $500+ just to look at it again after multiple failed repair attempts. With only 4,000 miles on this RV, I'm facing thousands in out-of-pocket costs for what should be covered issues.

I feel like I've been patient and worked through proper channels, but this RV clearly has serious manufacturing problems. What are my next steps? Are there legal protections for situations like this where an RV is essentially unusable due to repeated defects? I need to know what options I have beyond just accepting these endless repair bills. …more

Noticed my 2025 Jayco Precept 29V windshield wiper motor completely died after I followed a YouTube repair tutorial that somehow made everything worse. The system appears to be integrated with the Ford chassis electrical components, but I need to systematically troubleshoot the root cause before pursuing warranty repairs.

What are the primary failure points in the Jayco Precept wiper system, and what diagnostic sequence should I follow? I need to verify whether this is a fuse issue, switch malfunction, motor failure, or mechanical linkage problem. The symptoms suggest electrical failure, but I want to eliminate all possibilities methodically.

Specifically looking for guidance on the Ford chassis integration and most common failure modes for this model's wiper system. …more

Despite having a well-maintained 2008 Winnebago with a Freightliner chassis and Cummins 6.7 engine, the fan hub bolts keep shearing off. My fan hub actually just sheared the 4 mounting bolts and fell off, which I've read is a fairly common problem that can cause serious damage.

I'd really appreciate some guidance on what I should be doing to prevent this from happening again. Are there specific maintenance steps I should be taking? Should I be checking these mounting bolts regularly, and if so, how often? I've also heard something about using different grade bolts or thread locker - is that something I should consider?

Any advice on preventing this issue would be incredibly helpful. I'd really like to get some supporting documentation to help me potentially get Freightliner to address this recurring problem. …more