Lemon-law claims generally come down to the same things: repair attempts, days out of service, and whether you're still inside the eligibility window. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Eligibility window | The term of any warranties, or 1 year following original delivery, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | 4 repair attempts |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | K.S.A. § 50-645 to § 50-646 (Motor Vehicle Warranties Act) |
Source: K.S.A. § 50-645 to § 50-646 (Motor Vehicle Warranties Act)
Kansas's Motor Vehicle Warranties Act requires the manufacturer to repair a new motor vehicle (registered for a gross weight of 12,000 pounds or less) that does not conform to its warranties, when the consumer reports the nonconformity during the warranty term or the first year after delivery, whichever is earlier. A reasonable number of attempts is presumed if the same nonconformity has been subject to repair four or more times, or the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative 30 or more calendar days, per K.S.A. 50-645; if unable to conform the vehicle, the manufacturer must replace it with one of comparable value or refund the full purchase price less an allowance for the consumer's use. The Act does not cover customized parts added by second-stage manufacturers or converters.
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