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Utah – Code §13-20-1; 41-3-406

Vehicles Covered:

Vehicles, defined in Utah code, sold instate. Excludes motorcycles, trucks, farm or road tractors, and vehicles over 12,000lbs.

Persons Covered:

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

Period Covered:

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

Notice Requirement:

(a) Dealer – provide notice of complaint procedures and rights; (b) Consumer – report the nonconformity to manufacturer, its agent or dealer.

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:

The manufacturer shall replace with a new comparable vehicle, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges, refunds to the consumer or lien holder.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies: Attorney fees.

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:

Resale of Lemon:

Full written disclosure in conspicuous manner of specified statement and branding of title required. Violation is an unfair trade practice.