§ 31-5.2-2. Manufacturers’ obligation to fulfill warranties.
If a motor vehicle does not conform to any applicable express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability as defined in § 6A-2-314 and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as defined in § 6A-2-315, and the consumer or lessee reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer of the vehicle, its agent, or its authorized dealer or lessor during the term of protection, the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer shall effect such repairs as are necessary to conform the vehicle to the warranty, notwithstanding the fact that those repairs are made after the expiration of the term.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 353, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 361, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 236, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-5.2 - Consumer Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Warranties
Section 31-5.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 31-5.2-2. - Manufacturers’ obligation to fulfill warranties.
Section 31-5.2-3. - Replacement of nonconforming vehicle.
Section 31-5.2-4. - Affirmative defenses.
Section 31-5.2-5. - Time allowed for correction of nonconformity.
Section 31-5.2-6. - Rights and remedies cumulative.
Section 31-5.2-7. - Informal dispute settlement procedures.
Section 31-5.2-7.1. - Procedure.
Section 31-5.2-8. - Waiver of rights prohibited.
Section 31-5.2-9. - Disclosure of nonconformity prior to resale.
Section 31-5.2-10. - Cause of action.
Section 31-5.2-11. - Attorney’s fees.
Section 31-5.2-12. - Commencement of action.