Fisker Ocean Limited Lemon Law

No. Your lemon law rights under Song-Beverly are identical whether your vehicle was mass-produced or part of a limited run. The Ocean Limited receives the same protections as any new vehicle sold in California. The scarcity of the model does not reduce the manufacturer's obligation to repair defects or provide a refund.

Cosmetic defects can qualify under Song-Beverly if they substantially impair the value of the vehicle. For a premium limited-edition model like the Ocean Limited, paint failures and interior material degradation significantly diminish the vehicle's value and collectibility. Courts have recognized that value impairment alone can be sufficient for a lemon law claim.

Yes, you can continue to seek warranty repairs while simultaneously pursuing a lemon law claim under Song-Beverly. In fact, each additional failed repair attempt may strengthen your case. It is important to give the manufacturer every reasonable opportunity to fix the defect, as this demonstrates good faith and satisfies the statutory requirements.

The manufacturer's assertion that a defect falls within normal tolerances does not automatically defeat your Song-Beverly claim. If the defect substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle from a reasonable consumer's perspective, it may still qualify. Expert testimony and comparison to industry standards can be used to challenge the manufacturer's characterization.