Vermont § 4173 - Procedure to obtain refund or replacement; waiver of rights void
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§ 4173. Procedure to obtain refund or replacement; waiver of rights void
- (a)(1) After reasonable attempt at repair or correction of the nonconformity, defect, or
condition, or after the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of one or more
nonconformities, defects, or conditions for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar
days as provided in this chapter, the consumer shall notify the manufacturer and lessor
in writing, on forms to be provided by the manufacturer at the time the new motor
vehicle is delivered, of the nonconformity, defect, or condition and the consumer’s
election to proceed under this chapter. The forms shall be made available by the manufacturer
to any public or nonprofit agencies that shall request them. Notice of consumer rights
under this chapter shall be conspicuously displayed by all authorized dealers and
agents of the manufacturer. (2) The consumer shall in the notice elect whether to use the dispute settlement mechanism
or the arbitration provisions established by the manufacturer or to proceed under
the Vermont Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board as established under this chapter. Except
in the case of a settlement agreement between a consumer and manufacturer, and unless
federal law otherwise requires, any provision or agreement that purports to waive,
limit, or disclaim the rights set forth in this chapter or that purports to require
a consumer not to disclose the terms of the provision or agreement is void as contrary
to public policy. (3) The consumer’s election of whether to proceed before the Board or the manufacturer’s
mechanism shall preclude his or her recourse to the method not selected.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4173 ("Procedure to obtain refund or replacement; waiver of rights void") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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