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ARIZONA Lemon Law:

Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 44-1261 to 44-1267

Vehicles covered: Vehicles under 10,000 lbs. that are designed

primarily for transportation of persons or property; excludes living

portions of motor homes (§ 44-1261(A)(2), (B)). Includes used

motor vehicles (§§ 44-1261(A)(3), 44-1267). No reference to

leased vehicles.

Persons covered: Purchasers, transferees during express warranty

period, or any person entitled to enforce the warranty (§ 44-

1261(A)(1)).

Period covered: Whichever comes first: expiry of term of express

warranty, two years, or 24,000 miles following the date of original

delivery (§ 44-1262).

Disclosure requirements: None for manufacturer.

Required consumer notice: Written notification of the nonconformity

to the manufacturer from or on behalf of the consumer

(§ 44-1262).

Repair requirements: It is presumed that a reasonable number of

attempts have been made if the same nonconformity has been

subjected to four or more repairs, or the vehicle is out of service for

a cumulative total of thirty or more calendar days (§ 44-1264(A));

opportunity to cure after required consumer notice (§ 44-1262).

Affırmative defenses: The nonconformity does not substantially

impair the use and market value of the vehicle, or is the result of

the consumer’s abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or

alterations (§ 44-1263(B)); statute of limitations (§ 44-1265(B)).

Replace/refund: The manufacturer shall replace with a new motor

vehicle, or refund the full purchase price less a reasonable use

allowance (§ 44-1263(A)).

Other reimbursement: Collateral charges; reasonable costs and

attorney fees (§§ 44-1263(A), 44-1265(B)).

Other remedies: No limit to remedies available under warranty that

extends beyond lemon law limits (§ 44-1262(B)).

Informal dispute resolution: For remedies under this section, a

consumer must use an informal dispute settlement procedure,

provided the procedure complies with 16 C.F.R. pt. 703 (§ 44-

1265(A)).

Resale of lemon: Full written disclosure to be attached to vehicle

by manufacturer if ordered to replace or repurchase motor vehicle

by judgment or decree, or if vehicle is repurchased or replaced

pursuant to laws of Arizona or another state; dealer must provide

the manufacturer’s notice to subsequent purchaser (§ 44-1266).