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Wisconsin – Statute §218.015

Vehicles Covered:

Vehicles registered, purchased or leased in state, including demonstrator or executive vehicles.  Excludes mopeds, semi-trailers, or trailers used with trucks.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers or lessees, transferees during express warranty period, or any person 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) Manufacturer – none; (b) Consumer – notice to the manufacturer or authorized 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 calendar days.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity 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:

Taxes and charges; refund to the consumer and lienholder, other damages; double damages and attorney fees.

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.

Dealer Liability:

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required.