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IL HB4377
Bill
Status
8/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rita Mayfield
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-day or 500-mile implied warranty of merchantability (whichever comes first) for used motor vehicles sold by licensed dealers or public auctions, effective after the bill's enactment date.
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Warranty covers power train components including engine, transmission, drive shaft, rear axle, and related internal parts; excludes vehicles with over 150,000 miles or rebuilt/flood-branded titles.
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Consumers must pay up to $100 for each of the first 2 repairs needed to comply with warranty; seller must be given reasonable notice within 2 business days after warranty period ends and opportunity to repair before other remedies apply.
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Sellers' maximum liability is limited to the purchase price of the vehicle, refunded upon return of the vehicle.
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Requires sales agreements to include a conspicuous 10-point boldface disclosure statement explaining the warranty terms; consumers may waive warranty only for specific disclosed defects with written acknowledgment.
Legislative Description
CONSUMER FRAUD-USED VEHICLES
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0768
8/12/2016