New Jersey § 56:12-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:12-31.
If a consumer reports a nonconformity in a motor vehicle to the manufacturer, or,
in the case of a motor vehicle that is an authorized emergency vehicle, the manufacturer,
co-manufacturer or post-manufacturing modifier, or its dealer or distributor, during
the first 24,000 miles of operation or during the period of two years following the
date of original delivery to the consumer, whichever is earlier, the manufacturer,
co-manufacturer, or post-manufacturing modifier shall make, or arrange with its dealer
or distributor to make, within a reasonable time, all repairs necessary to correct
the nonconformity. Such repairs if made after the first 12,000 miles of operation or after the period
of one year following the date of original delivery to the consumer, whichever is
earlier, shall be paid for by the consumer, unless otherwise covered by a warranty
of the manufacturer, co-manufacturer or post-manufacturing modifier, and shall be
recoverable as a cost under section 14 of P.L.1988, c. 123 ( C.56:12-42 ). If a consumer reports a nonconformity in a motor vehicle that is a farm tractor
to the manufacturer, or its dealer or distributor, during the period of two years
following the date of original delivery to the consumer, the manufacturer shall make,
or arrange with the dealer or distributor to make, within a reasonable time, all repairs
necessary to correct the nonconformity, and such repairs if made after the period
of one year following the date of original delivery to the consumer shall be paid
for by the consumer, unless otherwise covered by a warranty of the manufacturer, and
shall be recoverable as a cost under section 14 of P.L.1988, c. 123 ( C.56:12-42 ) .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:12-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-31 cover?
Section 56:12-31 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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