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Montana Lemon Law
Montana’s New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act helps consumers who have bought a new vehicle that qualifies as a “lemon.” When repeated attempts at repair have been unsuccessful, the lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace or repair the defective vehicle.
The Montana Lemon Law covers:
- vehicles purchased, titled or leased in Montana, provided they are less than two years old and have 18,000 miles or less on the odometer. This includes motorcycles.
- substantial defects that impair the use, market value or safety of the vehicle
The Montana Lemon Law does not cover:
- vehicles purchased for business use
- trucks over 10,000 lbs. GVW
- non-motorized and off-road vehicles
- the "residential" portion of motor homes
- defects resulting from accident, abuse, neglect, modification or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or authorized dealer
Warranty Period
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. This period can be extended for up to a year if a defect is reported, in writing, to the dealer or manufacturer during the warranty period but has not been cured by the expiration of the period.
Required Documentation
Keep all records of warranty repairs and all written communications with dealers and manufacturers. Work orders provide the best proof as to when a problem was first reported.
To prove that a vehicle is a lemon, be prepared to produce:
- all purchase (or lease) documents
- all maintenance records
- all repair orders
- receipt for maintenance supplies
- certified letter of notification to the manufacturer (copy)
- any and all other documents relating to the defect
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