What type of problems are covered by the Lemon Law?
The problem must be significant. However, the word “significant” like the word “beauty”, is often in the eye of the beholder. For instance, a piece of weather stripping or molding that has come loose is probably not a significant problem. However, it may be a clue that a significant problem does exist. The Motor Vehicle Commission divides significant problems into two categories: 1. Safety issues and 2. Non safety issues. Once again, these problems can vary. A defective seat spring that pokes through the seat upholstery is probably a non safety defect in the rear or passenger seat. However, if there is a defective seat spring in the drivers seat that distracts the driver while operating the vehicle, that may be a safety defect. There is also a cumulative problem provision which involves 30 days out of service without a loaner car.
