Fancy xenon headlights on Nissan Maximas have been a hot target for car part thieves. The state of New Jersey, not missing a beat, is taking decisive, forthright, and uncompromising action:
It’s suing Nissan.
New Jersey’s attorney general charges that Nissan officials knew and should have informed customers that certain high-powered headlights were being targeted by thieves. A lawsuit filed by the state seeks restitution for customers who paid, on average, $1,800 to have the xenon headlights on their 2002 or 2003 Maximas replaced after they were stolen.
“Nissan knew since at least September 2002 that thieves were targeting the xenon headlamps in Maximas,” Attorney General Peter C. Harvey said.
“However, it wasn’t until more than a year later that Nissan finally began notifying 2002 and 2003 Maxima owners of the risk of theft and the availability of anti-theft devices. Meanwhile, numerous victims were hit with huge repair bills. We’re seeking restitution for those consumers.”
That’s right. Not only are auto manufacturers responsible for shoddy workmanship and safety hazards, they’re responsible for letting you know if people like to steal parts off your car.
Nissan is in particular trouble because they built an anti-theft kit for consumers, but didn’t advertise it enough. That’ll learn ’em.
(via Daimnation)
Heck… And here I thought that used car parts was NJ’s biggest industry.
And…my neighbor recently failed inspection because he had “too many” rust spots on his car. It seems the state is worried that kids doing car washes might hurt themselves on the rust spots.
Barking Moonbats in charge, check!