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- Referred to consumer protection
- Print number 5616a
- Amend and recommit to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls prior to selling a used motor vehicle
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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BILL NUMBER:S5616A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls prior to selling a used motor vehicle
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to require that whenever a dealer sells a used motor vehicle, the dealer shall check to see if there are any manufacturer's recalls on such motor vehicle. If there are any recalls on the motor vehicle, then the dealer shall either make the repairs required by the manufacturer's recall, bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer and have the recall satisfied, or notify the purchaser, in writing, of any manufacturer's recalls applicable to the motor vehicle being purchased.
Summary of specific provisions
The general business law is amended by adding a new section 198-d.
Justification
Currently, when a motor vehicle recall is initiated by a manufacturer, the manufacturer is required to contact the registered owners of those vehicles and notify them that a safety recall is in place. It is also required to notify the owners that it will repair that vehicle at no cost to the vehicle owner. However, many times people sell or trade-in their vehicle to dealers or third parties, and the manufacturer has no way of notifying the person or entity that has possession of the vehicle of the safety recall. This new legislation would enhance vehicular safety in New York State by ensuring that used car dealers search a website database, and notify a potential purchaser before the purchase is made, that a motor vehicle is currently subject to a recall. This legislation has the added effect of strengthening consume: protections during the sale of used cars by dealerships in New York State.
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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