Oregon Lemon Law

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Information from NADA Title & Registration Textbook 2004

 

Oregon Lemon Law

 

(ORS 646.345)-

 

1. It shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to the applicable manufacturer’s express warranties if during the period of one year following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer or during the period ending on the date on which the mileage on the motor vehicle reaches 12,000 miles, whichever period ends earlier:

(a) The same nonconformity has been subject to repair or correction four or more times by the manufacturer or its agent or authorized dealer, but such nonconformity continues to exist; or

( b ) The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair or correction for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days.

 

2. A repair or correction for purposes of subsection (1) of this section includes a repair that must take place after the expiration of the earlier of either period.

3. The period ending on the date on which the mileage on the motor vehicle reaches 12,000 miles, the one-year period and the 30-day period shall be extended by any period of time during which repair services are not available to the consumer because of a way, invasion, strike, fire, flood, or other natural disaster.

4. In no event shall the presumption described in subsection (1) of this section apply against a manufacturer unless the manufacturer has received prior direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer and has had an opportunity to cure the defect alleged.

 

For additional information please contact the Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court St. NE, Justice Building, Salem, OR 97310.