Lemon Update · September 2026
Jeep recall campaigns, Ford transmission cases, and what owners asked us
Recall snapshot, a plain-English statute note, and the questions new clients are asking.
Recall snapshot
What was filed with the federal regulator
- 26V529000 · Jeep · windshield wiper/washer failure.
- 26V413000 · Jeep · gear indicator fault.
- Ford PowerShift and 10-speed transmission cases continue to drive buyback filings.
What owners asked
Top intake questions this month
- "My car was fixed under a recall — can I still make a claim?" Yes, if the recall repair failed and the defect returned.
- "Does leasing matter?" No. Leased vehicles are covered by Song-Beverly on the same terms.
- "Is there a cost?" No fee out of pocket. Section 1794(d) shifts fees to the manufacturer when the claim succeeds.
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