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Ohio Code – §1345.71

Vehicles Covered:

Passenger cars, non-commercial vehicles and parts of motor homes not used for living; Excludes manufactured homes or recreational vehicles.

Persons Covered:

Purchasers and transferees who lease automobiles during express warranty period, or any persons entitled to enforce the warranty.

Period Covered:

Whichever is first: one year from date of original delivery or 18,000 miles.

Notice Requirement:

(a) Manufacturer – provide specific, separate notice at the time of purchase of right to replacement or compensation for nonconforming vehicle; (b) Consumer – notify the manufacturer, its agent or authorized dealer.

Repair Requirements:

It is presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the substantially same nonconformity has been subjected to three or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days; there have been eight or more attempts to repair the nonconformity, or there has been at least one attempt to repair a condition likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if vehicle is driven.

Affirmative Defenses:

The nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or any unauthorized modification or alteration.

Replacement/Refund:

At the consumer's option, the manufacturer shall replace with a comparable vehicle, or refund the full purchase price (defined).

Other Reimbursement:

Collateral charges (defined); finance charges and incidental charges. Refund to the consumer and lien holder.

Other Remedies:

There is no limit on other consumer remedies. A violation is an unfair and deceptive act: If a civil suit is filed, attorney fees.

Arbitration:

For remedies under this section, a consumer must use the informal dispute procedure established by the Attorney General.

Dealer Liability:

None.

Resale of Lemon:

Full disclosure required. 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty required on resale; If the vehicle is returned under any state law for a nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, it may not be sold in state.