Defective Airbag • Warranty on Used Vehicle • No Proof of Manufacturing Defect
King v. FCA US, PICS Case No. 16-1348 (C.P. Monroe Sept. 16, 2016) Williamson, J. (6 pages).
Purchaser of a used vehicle was initially told that it had not been in an accident, but 20 months later airbag issues revealed that it had been. Three attempts by an authorized dealer to repair the airbag were unsuccessful, showing that it was missing parts due to post-accident repairs. Purchaser brought suit against the manufacturer and the dealer where she bought the car. Following arbitration, the purchaser appealed, and the manufacturer filed for summary judgment. The court found that there was no argument for a manufacturing defect, and dismissed the manufacturer from the case.
