Any vehicle required to be repurchased by a manufacturer under this chapter or any other provision of law relating to motor vehicle warranties may not be resold, reassigned, or retransferred, either at wholesale or retail in this State, unless:
(1) The manufacturer notifies the Administrator of the Department of Consumer Affairs within thirty calendar days, in writing, of the vehicle identification number of that motor vehicle, the reason that the vehicle was repurchased, and provides a statement that all necessary repairs and adjustments have been made and that the vehicle meets acceptable operating standards.
(2) The manufacturer provides a written warranty to the subsequent retail purchaser of the vehicle covering the vehicle for twelve months or twelve thousand miles. The warranty must expressly include any component related to the manufacturer's decision to repurchase the vehicle.
(3) The manufacturer shall disclose to any dealer or other wholesale purchaser of the fact that the vehicle was required to be repurchased under this chapter or another provision of law relating to motor vehicle warranties.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 142, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 28 - Enforcement Of Motor Vehicle Express Warranties
Section 56-28-10. Definitions.
Section 56-28-30. Nonconformity with express warranties; notice required; repairs required.
Section 56-28-40. Replacement of motor vehicle; refund of purchase price.
Section 56-28-60. Informal dispute settlement procedures.
Section 56-28-70. Limitation of actions.
Section 56-28-80. Construction of chapter; reimbursement from dealer prohibited; exception.
Section 56-28-90. State arbitration board may be established.
Section 56-28-100. Repurchased vehicles not to be resold; exceptions.
Section 56-28-110. Notification to subsequent purchasers; penalties for failure to notify.