If they were legit they would state no eng/trans in their ad or at least show pictures of an empty engine compartment. What’s up with that? Trying to screw somebody.
Once NHTSA gets a hold of it and makes a determination the manufacturer has to act. Fines are over $17 million per recall. NHTSA also has to approve the fix that is presented.
Good write up. Almost every state has a 3x repair lemon. Some allow a final repair attempt which is usually when the factory guy comes in and fixes it - but they aren’t always successful…