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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to automobile manufacturers' warranty adjustment programs
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor Audrey Pheffer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to automobile manufacturers' warranty adjustment programs
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that consumers are made aware of warranty adjustment programs implemented by automobile manufacturers.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require automobile manufacturers to establish a procedure whereby a consumer. (1) shall be informed of any warranty adjustment program applicable to his or her motor vehicle; and (2) shall be entitled to receive a copy of any service bulletin upon request Manufacturers would also be required to implement procedures to assure reimbursement of each consumer eligible under an adjustment program who incurs expenses for repair of a condition subject to the program prior to acquiring knowledge of the program.
The bill would also:
* require dealers to post a notice regarding the availability of service bulletins from the NHTSA;
* require manufactures to send bulletin terms and conditions to dealers within thirty days of adoption; and
* require manufacturers to provide copies of service bulletins to the Consumer Protection Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles for public inspection.
Justification
Currently, a consumer of a new motor vehicle is provided with basic warranty information at the time of delivery. The information provided is a broad-based explanation of coverage for the vehicle generally warranted for a specific period of months and/or mileage and contains limitations as well.
Most manufacturers, however, periodically issue "service bulletins" or "adjustment programs" for particular makes or models of automobiles. These programs contain warranty-related repairs and an indication that the parts and/or services needed to correct the situation will be financially compensated by the manufacturer and therefore extend coverage beyond the original warranty period for certain components. Except in the matter of issues or adjustments related to consumer safety, many of these service bulletins and adjustment programs are handled as internal documentation, and the consumer is not directly notified. Since the consumer is not notified, he or she may end up paying for the repair if they bring their automobile to an independent mechanic.
This bill would require automobile manufacturer's to directly, or through affiliated dealerships, provide the original purchaser or lessee with information about parts or warranty coverage that would extend coverage beyond the original expressed warranty expiration date. Similar legislation has been enacted in at least five states.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.11006-A - Ordered to third reading rules Cal. 135
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
120 days after enactment.
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