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Alaska – Statute §45.45.300

Vehicles Covered:

Vehicles normally used for personal, family or household purposes and registered under Alaska Statute §28.10. Excludes tractors, farm vehicles, and off-road vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers other than for resale, of new motor vehicles, and transferees.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: term of express warranty or within one year from date of delivery.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – none, (b) Consumer – specific written notice by certified mail to the manufacturer and its dealer or repairing agent.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair three or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not substantially impair the use or market value of the vehicle, or is the result of the consumer's abuse or neglect; unauthorized modifications or alterations were made to the vehicle.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a new comparable vehicle, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable use allowance.

Other Reimbursement:

Reimbursement for costs incurred in shipping the vehicle to the repair facility; refund to the lienholder and the consumer.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies. Failure to refund or replace may be an unfair trade practice.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use an informal dispute resolution settlement procedure established by the manufacturer provided the procedure complies with 16 C.F.R. 703. §45.45.335.

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required.