257.1401 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Consumer” means 1 or more of the following: (i) A person who purchases or leases a new motor vehicle for personal, family, or household use and not for the purpose of selling or leasing the new motor vehicle to another person. (ii) A person who […]
257.1402 Repair of defect or condition; report. Sec. 2. If a new motor vehicle has any defect or condition that impairs the use or value of the new motor vehicle to the consumer or which prevents the new motor vehicle from conforming to the manufacturer’s express warranty, the manufacturer or a new motor vehicle dealer […]
257.1403 Continued existence of defect or condition; replacement of motor vehicle or refund; allowance for use; reimbursement for towing costs and costs for rental vehicle; determination of ordinary and personal use; consent to replacement of security interest; presumption; performing repairs after expiration of warranty; extension of time for repair services. Sec. 3. (1) If a […]
257.1404 Other legal remedies not limited or prohibited. Sec. 4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or prohibit any other legal remedy of a consumer regarding a breach of a manufacturer’s express warranty or an implied warranty for a new motor vehicle. History: 1986, Act 87, Eff. June 25, 1986 Popular Name: […]
257.1405 Informal dispute settlement procedure. Sec. 5. If a manufacturer has established or participates in an informal dispute settlement procedure, the provisions of this act shall not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to such procedure, if such procedure does all of the following: (a) Complies with the Magnuson-Moss warranty—federal trade commission […]
257.1406 Defects or conditions to which act inapplicable. Sec. 6. This act does not apply to a defect or condition that is the result of either of the following: (a) A modification not installed or made by or for the manufacturer. (b) Abuse or neglect of the new motor vehicle or damage due to an […]
257.1407 Waiver of rights and remedies prohibited; recovery of costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees. Sec. 7. (1) Any rights and remedies provided a consumer under this act may not be waived. (2) A consumer who prevails in any action brought under this act may be allowed by the court to recover as part of the […]
257.1408 Written statement to be included with title or documentation; type size; form; accessibility to public. Sec. 8. (1) Until December 31, 1999 and after as provided in subsection (2), the secretary of state shall include with any title for a new motor vehicle a written statement, in 10-point boldfaced type, in substantially the following […]
257.1409 Applicability of act. Sec. 9. This act shall apply to all new motor vehicles that are sold to the original consumer on or after the effective date of this act. History: 1986, Act 87, Eff. June 25, 1986 Popular Name: Lemon Law
257.1410 Effective date. Sec. 10. This act shall take effect 60 days after its enactment. History: 1986, Act 87, Eff. June 25, 1986 Popular Name: Lemon Law
