R152-20-201. Replacement or Refund of Nonconforming Motor Vehicles

(1) An attempt to repair described by Section 13-20-4 or Section 13-20-5 occurs when a vehicle is presented to the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer because the vehicle does not conform to an express warranty. (2) A manufacturer that repurchases a nonconforming motor vehicle that was leased to a consumer shall: (a) refund to the lessor all payments made in accordance with the lease; (b) include in the refund or repurchase price any trade-in value included in the lease agreement, inception payment, and security deposit; (c) make all payments on behalf of the lessee necessary to obtain clear title to the motor vehicle; and (d) upon the lessor or lienholder's receipt of payment described by Subsection (2)(c), ensure that the consumer is relieved of any future obligation in accordance with the lease. (3) Any excess from the payments described by Subsection (2)(c) shall be paid to the lessee. (4) A manufacturer that is unable to provide a comparable new motor vehicle to a consumer may, with the consumer's consent, provide a replacement vehicle of comparable quality. (5) The customer shall not incur additional expense with respect to the replacement vehicle described by Subsection (4), except as a reasonable allowance for use of the nonconforming motor vehicle.