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Subject: Formal Notice of Vehicle Return & Demand for Reimbursement/Settlement
To: Katrina Coscarelli (kcoscarelli@camelbacktoyota.com)
CC: Management Team of Camelback Toyota
Date: December 21, 2024
RE: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4T1C11AK1RU217008
Dear Katrina Coscarelli and Management of Camelback Toyota,
This email serves as formal notice of my intent to return the Toyota Camry purchased on January 6, 2024. I will be returning this vehicle on December 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM local time, and I expect to receive the following upon my arrival:
1. My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado in the same or better condition as when I traded it in, including its premium lift kit, stereo upgrades, advanced alarm system, and all-terrain 35 tires. If this cannot be provided, I demand a compensatory amount of $28,500, reflecting its market value minus the $3,500 trade-in credit.
2. A refund check for the total purchase price of the 2024 Toyota Camry, including compensation for gross negligence, unjust payments, incurred fees, and emotional distress, amounting to $150,000.
Your dealership had no basis or legal right to sell me this vehicle, as the title and registration processes were improperly handled. Furthermore, your actions have voided the purchase agreement through the following violations:
🚨 Violations Justifying Demand for Compensation
1. VIN Fraud and Title Washing:
• The emissions inspection report lists multiple different plate numbers for the same VIN, a direct violation of 49 U.S. Code § 32703, which prohibits falsifying VIN information.
• The vehicle’s VIN has been inconsistently recorded as a “sedan,” “LE sedan,” “4DSD,” “saloon,” and other variations across documents.
• Carfax indicates this VIN was titled/registered in December 2023, one month before my purchase, raising further questions about its true history.
2. Fraudulent MCO Submission:
• The MCO provided to the DMV is incomplete and fails to meet national highway safety standards.
• Your dealership and Toyota corporate failed to produce an authentic MCO when requested.
3. Odometer and Instrument Cluster Issues:
• The warning lights fail to illuminate properly in Accessory (ACC) mode, violating FMVSS 101.
• The faulty wiring and malfunctioning instrument cluster prevent me from trusting the vehicle’s safety.
4. Failure to Notify of Recalls:
• Recalls 24TB04 and 24TA04 were issued in early 2024, yet I was never notified, despite these recalls addressing critical safety issues (e.g., improper welds).
• Your staff dismissed my concerns about the vehicle’s excessive vibration and shaking, attributing them to “airflow and aerodynamics,” instead of acknowledging the underlying recall issues.
5. Part Swapping and Unexplained Modifications:
• A GVWR reduction sticker on the door jamb indicates unauthorized modifications, though I made no such changes to this vehicle. This is consistent with part-swapping practices.
6. Gaslighting and Emotional Distress:
• Your staff repeatedly dismissed my concerns and attempted to charge me for inquiries about recalls, further exacerbating my mistrust in your dealership.
🛑 Demands Upon Vehicle Return
When I return the vehicle on December 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM, I expect:
1. My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado or compensatory payment of $28,500.
2. A refund check of $150,000 for unjust payments, fees, damages, and emotional distress.
Failure to meet these demands will result in immediate escalation to the following regulatory and consumer protection agencies:
• Arizona DMV Dealer Licensing Unit
• Arizona Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division)
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Additionally, I will begin a public awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of verifying their vehicle’s history, as this issue appears to be part of a systemic pattern.
Your dealership has been provided with ample opportunities to address these issues and rectify your actions. It is now your responsibility to ensure this matter is resolved promptly and appropriately.
Sincerely,
peggy murphey
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