In a compelling legal battle that underscores the challenges faced by consumers, Sarah Harris has filed a lawsuit against automotive giant FCA US LLC. The complaint, lodged in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2023, accuses FCA US LLC of failing to uphold its warranty obligations for a used Jeep Wrangler purchased by Harris.
Sarah Harris, represented by attorney Robert M. Silverman from Kimmel & Silverman, P.C., claims that her 2021 Jeep Wrangler has been plagued with defects since its purchase. Despite being under warranty, the vehicle allegedly suffers from persistent issues that impair its usability and value. According to the complaint, Harris purchased the vehicle for over $30,499 and was assured by FCA US LLC of several warranties promising effective repairs at no cost.
The legal filing details multiple unsuccessful repair attempts made by authorized dealers between January and February 2024. These attempts aimed to address issues such as brake squealing, vehicle wobble when hitting bumps, fuel smell inside the vehicle, and heating problems. Despite these efforts, Harris asserts that the vehicle remains defective and substantially impaired.
Harris's lawsuit hinges on alleged violations of both federal and state laws. The complaint cites breaches of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act and Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Specifically, it argues that FCA US LLC failed to fulfill its express warranties and engaged in deceptive practices by not adequately repairing or replacing defective parts.
The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief from the court. This includes compensation equal to the vehicle's purchase price plus collateral charges, incidental damages, reasonable attorney fees, and all court costs. Additionally, under Pennsylvania law provisions allowing for treble damages in cases involving unfair trade practices, Harris is seeking an amount not exceeding $50,000.
Representing Sarah Harris is Robert M. Silverman from Kimmel & Silverman P.C., while FCA US LLC will likely be defended by their legal team yet unnamed in this document. The case is presided over in Allegheny County’s Civil Division with no specific judge mentioned yet under Case ID NO.: CVPDD008S382F492.