325F.6651 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Application. For the purpose of sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658, the following terms have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Farm tractor. “Farm tractor” means any self-propelled vehicle which is designed primarily for pulling or propelling agricultural machinery and implements and is used principally in the occupation or business of farming, including […]
325F.6652 NOTICE TO CONSUMER. At the time of purchase the manufacturer must provide directly to the consumer a written statement on a separate piece of paper, in 10-point all capital type, in substantially the following form: “IMPORTANT: IF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED UNDER STATE LAW TO REPLACEMENT OF IT OR A […]
325F.6653 MANUFACTURER’S DUTY TO REPAIR. If a farm tractor does not conform to applicable express written warranties and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer and its authorized dealer during the term of the express written warranties or during the period of one year following the date of the original delivery of the farm […]
325F.6654 MANUFACTURER’S DUTY TO REFUND OR REPLACE. Subdivision 1. Duty. (a) If the manufacturer or its authorized dealers are unable to make the farm tractor conform to any applicable express written warranty by repairing or correcting any condition which substantially impairs the use or market value of the farm tractor to the consumer within the […]
325F.6655 EXTENSION OF WARRANTY. The terms of any express written warranty, the one-year period, and the 60-day repair period shall be extended by any period of time during which repair services or replacement parts are not available to the consumer because of a war, invasion, or strike, or fire, flood, or other natural disaster. History: […]
325F.6656 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT. Subdivision 1. Procedure. If a manufacturer has established, or participates in, an informal dispute settlement procedure which substantially complies with the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 703, as amended, and the requirements of this section, the provisions of section 325F.6654 concerning refunds or replacement do not […]
325F.6657 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES. It shall be an affirmative defense to claim under sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658 that (1) an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair such use and market value, or (2) a nonconformity is the result of abuse or neglect, or of modifications or alterations of the farm tractor not authorized by the manufacturer. […]
325F.6658 LIMITATION ON ACTIONS. Any action brought under sections 325F.6651 to 325F.6658 shall be commenced within six months following (1) expiration of the express written warranty term, or (2) one year following the date of the original delivery of the farm tractor to the customer, whichever is later. History: 1986 c 422 art 2 s […]
325F.6659 REMEDY NONEXCLUSIVE. Nothing in this section limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. History: 1986 c 422 art 2 s 9
