Michigan Compiled Laws Act 87 Of 1986 New Motor Vehicle Warranties (257.1401 - 257.1410)

AN ACT regarding warranties on new motor vehicles; to require certain repairs to new motor vehicles; to provide remedies for the failure to repair such vehicles; and to prescribe duties for certain state agencies.

History: 1986, Act 87, Eff. June 25, 1986 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 486, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1999
Popular Name: Lemon Law

Section 257.1401 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Consumer” means 1 or more of the following: (i) A person who purchases or leases a new motor...
Section 257.1402 Repair Of Defect Or Condition; Report.
If a new motor vehicle has any defect or condition that impairs the use or value of the new motor vehicle to the consumer...
Section 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.
(1) If a defect or condition that was reported to the manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer pursuant to section 2 continues to exist...
Section 257.1404 Other Legal Remedies Not Limited Or Prohibited.
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...
Section 257.1405 Informal Dispute Settlement Procedure.
If a manufacturer has established or participates in an informal dispute settlement procedure, the provisions of this act shall not apply to any consumer...
Section 257.1406 Defects Or Conditions To Which Act Inapplicable.
This act does not apply to a defect or condition that is the result of either of the following: (a) A modification not installed...
Section 257.1407 Waiver Of Rights And Remedies Prohibited; Recovery Of Costs, Expenses, And Attorneys' Fees.
(1) Any rights and remedies provided a consumer under this act may not be waived. (2) A consumer who prevails in any action brought...
Section 257.1408 Written Statement To Be Included With Title Or Documentation; Type Size; Form; Accessibility To Public.
(1) Until December 31, 1999 and after as provided in subsection (2), the secretary of state shall include with any title for a new...
Section 257.1409 Applicability Of Act.
This act shall apply to all new motor vehicles that are sold to the original consumer on or after the effective date of this...
Section 257.1410 Effective Date.
This act shall take effect 60 days after its enactment. History: 1986, Act 87, Eff. June 25, 1986 Popular Name: Lemon Law

Last modified: October 10, 2016