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North Dakota – Code §51-07-16

Vehicles Covered:

Passenger vehicles as defined in statutes, or trucks under 10,000lbs gross vehicle weight, sold or leased in state: Excludes house cars.

Persons Covered:

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

Period Covered:

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

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – none; (b) Consumer – report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer from or on behalf of the consumer; opportunity to cure.

Repair Requirements:

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

Affirmative Defenses:

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

Replacement/Refund:

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

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges, refunds to the consumer and lien holder.

Other remedies:

Exclusive remedy; if proved under this section, a consumer may not pursue other 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.

Dealer Liability:

None.

Resale of Lemon:

Must provide full disclosure and a 12-month or 12,000 mile warranty for vehicles sold in state, may not ship to another state unless full disclosure is made.