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Is your RV or motor home covered under California's Lemon Law?
The Tanner Consumer Protection Act of California applies to the chassis, cab and that portion of the motor home devoted to its propulsion but not to the living quarters or coach. Nevertheless, the California Consumer Protection Law covers the entirety of your home. This means that you are still protected if there is a problem with your generator, slide-outs, bathroom, etc.
Assuming there is a problem with the motor home chassis, cab or that portion that is dedicated to propulsion, what remedies does the Lemon Law provide?
If during the first 18,000 miles (or 18 months of ownership – whatever comes first) your RV or motor home has been in the shop for 30+ days cumulatively due to repairs; if you made a reasonable attempt to fix a safety defect (two repair attempts or more); or if you made four attempts to fix a standard problem (e.g. a bad transmission) with no success, the manufacturer may be obligated to either provide a replacement unit or to refund your purchase.
Why should you file a Lemon Law claim for problems with your new motor home?
First of all, driving a lemon can be dangerous. If your RV keeps breaking down, you want to get it repaired or replaced as soon as possible to avoid endangering yourself or others. Second, the law provides explicit remedies for you to recover not only the money you invested in the motor home but also money spent on towing fees, rentals, repair attempts, taxes and service fees.
What would constitute a safety defect – one meriting only two repair attempts before filing a Lemon Law claim?
A safety defect is one that makes the motor home dangerous to drive. For instance: if there is a gas leak, a problem with the brakes or accelerator, or defective seat belts. If you want to file a claim, the vehicle must have defects that "substantially impair" its use, value or safety.
What rights do you have if the problems involve the coach or living quarters, of the motor home only?
Essentially, you have the same rights you would have for a chassis and propulsion problem, your money back, expenses and attorney's fees.
Should you resolve your Lemon Law claim through third-party arbitration or through the manufacturer's internal resolution process?
You could try this. But this may not be the most efficient and effective use of your time. For a free and no obligation consultation about your new motor home defect, connect with the experts here at the Law Offices of Howard D. Silver. We focus exclusively on California Lemon Law claims, and we have a 95% success rate. Find out why Californians have been trusting us for over 23 years – call today at 1-866-49-LEMON.