California § 871.22 - For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a)

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§ 871.22. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a)

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Applicable express warranty” means the written warranty provided by the manufacturer at the time of delivery of the subject motor vehicle, which provides coverage for the specific nonconformity at issue in the action, subject to the terms and exclusions of that warranty. (b) “Distributor” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal relationship that stands between the manufacturer and the retail seller in purchases, consignments, or contracts for sale of consumer goods or motor vehicles. (c) “Manufacturer” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal relationship that manufactures, assembles, or produces consumer goods or motor vehicles. (d) “Motor vehicle” includes any of the following: (1) A motor home, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code. (2) A new motor vehicle, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code. (3) A travel trailer. (e) “Travel trailer” means a vehicular unit without motive power that is designed to be towed or carried by a motor vehicle. “Travel trailer” does not include a mobilehome. (f) “Warrantor” means any entity or person who gives or offers to give a written warranty or who is or may be obligated under an implied warranty.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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