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Rains et al. v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC Case Information
- Case Number: 2:22-cv-04370
- Case Status: Case in Progress (Last Update: September 16, 2024)
- Court: United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- Filed: June 30, 2022
Lemberg Law represents a class of plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. The plaintiffs allege that 2020–2022 Land Rover Defender vehicles are equipped with defective windshields that crack, chip, or fracture spontaneously or from minor impacts. The lawsuit seeks relief under various state laws and federal statutes, including the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, for breach of warranty, fraudulent concealment, and unjust enrichment.
The Complaint
The Complaint alleges that Jaguar Land Rover knowingly sold vehicles with defective windshields that fail prematurely under normal driving conditions. Plaintiffs report that cracks often appeared within weeks of purchasing the vehicles, including during routine use or while the vehicles were stationary.
Examples include:
- Repeated Cracks: Many class members have reported multiple windshield replacements over short time spans, all at personal expense, despite requesting warranty coverage.
- Spontaneous Failures: Windshields have cracked during normal driving, from minor pebble impacts, or even while parked.
- Backorders: Some owners faced months-long delays for replacement windshields, exacerbating safety risks.
Safety Risks
The windshields pose a safety hazard, impairing visibility and compromising the structural integrity of the vehicles. Windshields provide critical support for airbags and the roof during rollovers. The lawsuit asserts that the defect creates unreasonably dangerous driving conditions, especially in cases where cracks interfere with visibility or driver-assist systems.
Manufacturer Response
Despite numerous consumer complaints, Jaguar Land Rover has failed to issue recalls or provide adequate warranty coverage. Replacement windshields, often taking months to arrive due to backorders, have shown the same defects, leaving consumers financially burdened.
Claims for Relief
The plaintiffs are demanding:
- Free Replacement: Windshields that are durable and defect-free, provided at no cost to owners or lessees.
- Compensation: Reimbursement for past out-of-pocket repairs and diminished vehicle value.
- Injunctive Relief: Mandatory recalls and transparent communication to vehicle owners.
- Punitive Damages: For knowingly selling defective products and withholding critical information.
The lawsuit also seeks to hold Jaguar Land Rover accountable for delaying replacement parts and misrepresenting the vehicles’ reliability.
Legal Assistance
If you’ve experienced windshield cracking or shattering issues with your 2020–2022 Land Rover Defender, you may be eligible to join the lawsuit. Call us today at 855-301-2100 for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.