Structure Problems of Cadillac XLR

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound like a shotgun being fired overhead. The contact pulled over and observed that the retractable fiberglass roof panel had detached from the frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that the headliner, cables, and pulleys used to retract the roof were exposed. The contact was unable to recover the panel. The contact called the dealer and the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The contact was informed that the roof panel could be replaced out-of-pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated while driving 65-70 mph in the rain, she heard a windy sound coming from the area, where the front roof panel was connected to the windshield. The roof panel then separated from the vehicle and flew off. The contact pulled into a gas station, where she took cover. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,420.

2005 Cadillac Xlr. Wind noise near the seal between the windshield and the closed convertible top. The dealership stated it was probably a worn, old seal where the top closed and no action other than applying some silicone caulk at some point in the future would reduce the wind noise. The next day, while traveling at approximately 72 mph down the interstate, with the convertible top close, the top fiberglass panel of the convertible roof separated entirely and cleanly from the frame of the vehicle. The consumer was bale to put the panel in the trunk of the vehicle and returned to the dealer. The consumer found a recall online, that was similar to her issue. However, it was for another make and model.

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Pre-litigation statement for settlement & compromise purposes only pursuant to nrs* as the consumer was attempting to exit her driveway, she noticed that the vehicle was severely low to the ground to the point that it damaged the concrete driveway while backing onto the street. After during research, the consumer discovered that regulations were set forth by NHTSA, that the vehicle should not hold more than 342lbs of passenger and cargo weight. The consumer found that the only place the vehicle disclosed such restrictions was on the side door in a relatively concealed area. The sales agent never informed the consumer about the weight restriction. The consumer and her fiancee have a total weight of 396lbs with no cargo allowance. The consumer is requesting to be let out of the lease due to non-disclosure of the weight restrictions. (lawyer on behalf of client).