RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LEMON LAW CLAIMS (rv)
Many recreational vehicles are covered by the lemon law. The lemon law statute says, "Motor vehicle" means a passenger automobile or motorcycle as defined in R.S.39:1-1 which is purchased or leased in the State of New Jersey or which is registered by the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety, except the living facilities of motor homes." It would appear mechanical problems are covered.
2. Conversions
Conversions present more difficult problems. Sometimes the manufacturer is responsible for all parts.
"In the case of a conversion by an independent company, if the converted vehicle is sold under a different brand name, as was the situation in Pasqua v. Ford Motor Company, 93 N.J.A.R.2d (CMA) 57, the manufacturer is responsible only for the components it manufactured. If, as in this case, the conversion company returns the vehicle to the dealer which sells it under the manufacturer's brand name, the manufacturer is responsible for the entire vehicle. McGlynn v. Ford Motor Company, 94 N.J.A.R. 2d (CMA) 47. If the complained of problems are nonconformities, Chrysler would be responsible." Belicastro v. Chrysler, CMA 9671-98.
3. Breach of Warranty Claims
Even if the vehicle is not covered by the lemon law, a breach of warranty claim can be filed. There may be a breach of an express warranty (agreement to satisfactorily repair or implied warranty (warranty implied by law that goods are reasonably fit for their intended purposes except when sold as is).
For a free consultation on your lemon law or warranty claim, call
Law Office of Howard A. Gutman, lemon law attorney
230 Route 206, Building 3
Mount Olive, New Jersey 0783607054
(973)257-9400
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