What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The following table summarizes what is covered, how many times the vehicle has to be repaired for the same defect and the warranty period.

Vehicles Covered

Repair Interval and Coverage Period

A new motor vehicle which is sold or leased, and which is registered for a gross weight of 12,000 pounds or less. Does not include the customized parts of motor vehicles which have been added or modified by second stage manufacturers, first stage converters or second stage converters.

4 repair attempts for the same defect, or 10 repair attempts for seperate problems or 30 calendar days out of service.

Warranty period or 1 year.

Note:

Generally, the term Repair Attempts, as it relates to Lemon Law, refers to one or more attempts to fix the same defect although some states consider a vehicle to be a lemon if it required the specified number of repairs within the coverage period.

A car is out of service while being repaired or waiting for parts.

Warranty Period refers to the Manufacturer`s Express Warranty. Where the Coverage Period lists more than 1 option, the period applies to that option which occurs first.

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Other Kansas Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is The Purpose Of The Lemon Law?
A: The Lemon Law provides consumers who are the first purchaser/lessee of a new motor vehicle, which is registered for a gross weight of 12,000 pounds or less, a … More
Q: How Do I Protect Myself Under The Lemon Law?
A: As a consumer, you never know if the vehicle you purchase/lease will turn out to be a lemon. However, there are several things you can do to take full advantage of the … More
Q: What Is The Manufacturer's Responsibility To Repair, Refund Or Replace?
A: Essentially, the Lemon Law requires manufacturers to meet the terms of all warranties. The manufacturer must repair or correct any defect or condition which … More
Q: What Are My Responsibilities As A Consumer?
A: Simply because there have been a reasonable number of attempts to repair a defect does not, in itself, make a consumer automatically eligible for a refund or … More
Q: I Think I Qualify For A Vehicle Refund Or Replacement. What Do I Do Next?
A: Contact the dealer from whom you purchased/leased the vehicle and voice your position. Try to speak with the owner of the dealership. If that is not possible, speak … More
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Kansas Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division 301 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 666121597 Consumer Hotline: 8004322310 (MF 8 a.m. … More

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