Lemon Law Basics: Nevada Lemon Laws
Summary of Nevada lemon law
What vehicles are covered by the Nevada lemon law?
Nevada lemon law covers new and used vehicles that are purchased to be
used on public roads. Leased vehicles, off-road vehicles, and motor homes
are not covered.
What problems are covered by Nevada lemon law?
Nevada lemon law states that if a vehicle has a serious defect that falls
under the manufacturer's warranty and which affects the vehicle's use,
safety, or value, the manufacturer must repair it at no cost. In order
for the Nevada lemon law to apply, the nonconformity must be reported
within the warranty period or the first year of vehicle ownership, whichever
comes first.
If the manufacturer is unable to repair the nonconformity within a reasonable
number of attempts, Nevada lemon law states that the vehicle must be repurchased
or replaced. The manufacturer is presumed to have had a reasonable chance
to repair the nonconformity after four unsuccessful attempts to repair
the same problem, or 30 cumulative calendar days when the vehicle is out
of commission for repairs.
Filing a claim under Nevada lemon law
Before a consumer can file a Nevada lemon law claim with the judicial
system, he must attempt to resolve the issue using the manufacturer's
certified informal settlement process. All claims must be filed within
18 months of receiving possession of the vehicle.
Settlements under Nevada lemon law
If a vehicle is repurchased under Nevada lemon law, the manufacturer must
pay a sum that includes the full purchase price and all government charges
like sales tax and license fees. This amount can be offset by a reasonable
sum for the usage of the vehicle calculated by the amount of vehicle loss
caused by the customer's usage whenever the vehicle was not in the hands
of the manufacturer for repairs.
If a vehicle is replaced under Nevada lemon law, the new vehicle must
be the same make, model, and style as the original, or must be comparable
to the original.
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