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Kansas – Code §50-645

Vehicles Covered:

New motor vehicles that are under 12,000lbs, self-propelled, and are sold or leased and registered in-state: vehicles not modified by second stage manufacturers.

Persons Covered:

Original purchasers or lessees.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: terms of applicable warranties or one year after date of delivery.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – none; (b) Consumer – report the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent or an authorized dealer.

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 calendar days, or there have been ten or more attempts to repair and substantial nonconformities.

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 modification or alteration.

Replacement/Refund:

The manufacturer shall replace with a comparable motor vehicle under warranty, or accept a return and refund the full purchase price les a reasonable use allowance (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges, refund to the consumer and lienholder.

Other remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies. Reasonable attorney fees.

Arbitration:

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

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