Utah § 13-20-4 - Nonconforming motor vehicles -- Replacement -- Refund -- Criteria -- Defenses.
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§ 13-20-4. Nonconforming motor vehicles -- Replacement -- Refund -- Criteria -- Defenses.
13-20-4. Nonconforming motor vehicles -- Replacement -- Refund -- Criteria -- Defenses.
| (1) | If the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer is unable to conform the motor vehicle to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall replace the motor vehicle with a comparable new motor vehicle or accept return of the vehicle from the consumer and refund to the consumer the full purchase price including all collateral charges, less a reasonable allowance for the consumer's use of the vehicle. Refunds shall be made to the consumer, and any lienholders or lessors as their interests may appear. |
| (2) | A reasonable allowance for use is that amount directly attributable to use by the consumer prior to the consumer's first report of the nonconformity to the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer, and during any subsequent period when the vehicle is not out of service because of repair. |
| (3) | Upon receipt of any refund or replacement under Subsection (1), the consumer, lienholder, or lessor shall furnish to the manufacturer clear title to and possession of the motor vehicle. |
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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