Washington lemon law

Source: RCW 19.118.005 through 19.118.041 (Motor Vehicle Warranties Act / Wallace's Lemon Law)

Washington's Motor Vehicle Warranties Act, known as Wallace's Lemon Law, is administered by the state Attorney General's Office and provides a free, manufacturer-binding arbitration program before a consumer can sue under the state statute. It covers any new self-propelled vehicle, including a new motorcycle, primarily designed for transportation over public highways; for a motor home, coverage applies to the self-propelled vehicle and chassis but not the portions used as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space. The statute excludes trucks of 19,000 pounds or more gross vehicle weight rating. The presumption of a reasonable number of attempts arises after four repair attempts for the same nonconformity, two attempts for a serious safety defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service (60 days specifically for motor homes, not for diesel vehicles as is sometimes incorrectly claimed) - all within the two-year/24,000-mile eligibility period, with at least one attempt occurring inside that window. A special provision extends coverage to armed forces members who bring a vehicle purchased elsewhere into Washington within 30 months of its original purchase.