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FL S0466

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and importers from denying warranty or recall repair claims, reducing dealer compensation, or processing chargebacks when dealers discover needed repairs during separate consumer service or notify consumers of recalls after official notice is issued.

  • Requires manufacturers to compensate dealers for used vehicles subject to recall notices that cannot be repaired within 30 days due to unavailable parts or remedies, unless the manufacturer has authorized the vehicle to be sold before repair completion.

  • Mandates compensation at the greater of 1.5 percent per month of the vehicle's Black Book value or under a national program covering dealer holding costs, calculated from the 31st day after recall issuance, vehicle acquisition, or July 1, 2017, whichever is latest.

  • Requires manufacturers to pay compensation within 30 days of receiving dealer payment applications submitted monthly through the manufacturer's warranty system or another non-burdensome system.

  • Applies retroactively to recall notices issued before July 1, 2017, and excludes motorcycle manufacturers from these requirements.

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Warranty Repairs and Recall Repairs

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 775 (Ch. 2017-141)

5/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2017
Commerce And Tourism3/16/2017
Transportation2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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