Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, it shall be a violation of this subchapter for any new motor vehicle manufacturer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment or settlement agreed to in writing by the manufacturer for damages, including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees of the new motor vehicle dealer, arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits, including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, or warranty to the extent that the judgment or settlement agreed to in writing by the manufacturer relates to the alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of new motor vehicles, parts, or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer, beyond the control of the dealer.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries
Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act
Subchapter 7 - Damage to Motor Vehicles While in Transit
§ 23-112-701. When delivery accomplished
§ 23-112-702. Damage prior to delivery to dealer — Notice
§ 23-112-703. Failure to repair
§ 23-112-705. Disclosure of damage to consumer — Certification
§ 23-112-706. Damage after delivery to dealer — Disclosure to consumer — Certification
§ 23-112-707. Manufacturer required to indemnify franchised dealers