What Vehicles Are Covered Under The Lemon Law?

The Lemon Law covers new or demonstrator motor vehicles, including trucks of 10,000 lbs. or less gross vehicle weight that are purchased or leased in Montana with substantial defects that impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle.

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

Any vehicle, including the nonresidential portion of a motor home, propelled by its own power, designed primarily to transport persons or property upon the public highways. Does not include trucks with 10,000 pounds or more GVW or motorcycles.

4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service

2 years or 18,000 miles.

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.

This is only a summary, to get the complete Lemon Law Statute select your state from the combo box menu on the right side of this page, and click Get Statute.

Other Montana Lemon Law FAQs

Q: What Is Montana's Lemon Law?
A: The New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act of Montana is a state law administered by the Montana Department of Commerce. This law, when applicable, aids consumers in obtaining … More
Q: What Vehicles Are Not Covered?
A: Trucks over 10,000 lbs. GVW, nonmotorized and offroad vehicles, motorcycles and the residential portion of motor homes are not covered under the Montana … More
Q: What Should I Know About The Warranty Period?
A: The warranty period ends two years after the date of the vehicle`s original delivery to the consumer, or the first 18,000 miles of operation, whichever occurs first. … More
Q: What Should I Do After Three Repair Attempts On The Same Problem?
A: If the problem is a substantial defect or condition that recurs or still exists after the third repair attempt, notify the manufacturer by certified mail, return … More
Q: What Are My Rights If The Manufacturer Fails To Fix My Vehicle?
A: If the manufacturer fails to correct any substantial defect or condition following your written notification, the manufacturer must either refund the full purchase … More
Q: How Do I Prove I Have A Lemon?
A: Be prepared to produce: All purchase (or lease) documents All maintenance records All repair orders Receipt for maintenance supplies Certified letter of notification … More
Q: How Do I Obtain A Refund Or Replacement?
A: If you think you are entitled to a refund or replacement and your manufacturer is unwilling to provide either remedy, you must first submit your dispute to a … More
Q: Where Can I Get More Information About The Lemon Law?
A: Montana Consumer Affairs Unit Department of Commerce 1424 9th Avenue P.O. Box 200501 Helena, MT 596200501 4064444312 commerce.mt.gov/consumer/index.htm … More

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