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Montana – Code §61-4-501

Vehicles Covered:

Vehicles sold in state to transport persons and property, including non-residential portions of motor homes. Excludes trucks over 10,000 lbs. and motor homes.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers, transferees during the express warranty period or any persons entitled to enforce the warranty.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: two year after date of delivery or 18,000 miles.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – clear and conspicuous written notification of nonconformity is required in the warranty or owner's manual; include name and address; (b) Consumer – written notification to manufacturer.

Repair Requirements:

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

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity does not significantly impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle, or is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modifications or alterations.

Replacement/Refund:

Manufacturers shall replace with a new motor vehicle of the same model, style and value, or the manufacturer shall accept return of the motor vehicle and give a full refund the purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral and incidental charges; refunds to the consumer and lien holder.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the manufacturer provided that it complies with 16 C.F.R. 703.

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required.