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 the express warranties, or 1 year following original delivery, whichever is the earlier date |
|---|---|
| Repair-attempt presumption | Not specified |
| Days-out-of-service presumption | 30 days |
| Citation | N.D.C.C. Sections 51-07-16 through 51-07-22 |
Source: N.D.C.C. Sections 51-07-16 through 51-07-22
North Dakota's lemon law defines 'passenger motor vehicle' to mean a passenger motor vehicle or a truck with a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less sold or leased in the state, explicitly excluding a 'house car' as separately defined in the North Dakota Century Code. If a new passenger motor vehicle does not conform to its express warranties and the consumer reports the nonconformity during the warranty term or the first year following original delivery, whichever is earlier, the manufacturer must make necessary repairs. It is an affirmative defense that an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the vehicle's use and market value. A person may not resell or re-lease a vehicle in North Dakota that was returned to the manufacturer under this law without proper disclosure.
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