New Jersey § 56:12-34

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56:12-34.

a. Within 90 days after the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle in the State

of New Jersey, the motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch shall

mail to the buyer or lessee a written statement, presented in a conspicuous and understandable

manner and printed in both the English and Spanish languages in not less than 10-point

boldface type, and provide a written statement in the vehicle manufacturer's owner's

manual, that provides the following: “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. s.2301 et seq., makes it illegal for motor vehicle manufacturers to void a motor vehicle warranty

or deny warranty coverage solely because an aftermarket or recycled part has been

used to repair the vehicle or someone other than the authorized service provider performed

service on the vehicle. This provision does not apply to a new motor vehicle purchased solely for commercial

or industrial use. “Under federal law, a manufacturer may deny warranty coverage and charge for repairs

to a vehicle if it is discovered that an aftermarket or recycled part installed on

the vehicle is defective or was installed incorrectly and caused damage to another

part of the vehicle otherwise covered under warranty. The Federal Trade Commission requires that a manufacturer demonstrate that an aftermarket

or recycled part or service performed by a person other than an authorized service

provider caused damage to another part of the vehicle otherwise covered under warranty

before denying warranty coverage. Additionally, federal law allows a manufacturer to void a motor vehicle warranty

or deny warranty coverage if the manufacturer provides the article or service to consumers

free of charge under the warranty or the manufacturer has secured a waiver from the

Federal Trade Commission.” b. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section constitutes an unlawful practice

pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1960, c. 39 ( C.56:8-2 ). c. As used in this section: “ Aftermarket part ” means a part that was made by a company other than the motor vehicle manufacturer

or the original equipment manufacturer. “ Recycled part ” means a part that was made for and installed in a new motor vehicle by the manufacturer

or the original equipment manufacturer and later removed from the motor vehicle and

made available for resale or reuse.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:12-34

What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-34 cover?

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