What vehicles are covered under South Carolina lemon law?
South Carolina lemon law covers private motor vehicles that are designed to carry less than ten people or trucks which are rated at less than 7,000 pounds empty and 9,000 pounds loaded. The vehicular portions of motor homes are also included. Off-road vehicles and motor cycles are not covered under South Carolina lemon law. What protections do I have under South Carolina lemon law? South Carolina lemon law says that if a consumer notifies the manufacturer that a vehicle has a serious defect covered under warranty, and this notification is made within the first year of possession or 12,000 miles, the manufacturer must repair the vehicle. A serious nonconformity impairs the vehicle’s use, safety, or value. The manufacturer is not liable for nonconformities caused by abuse, neglect, or modification after sale. If the manufacturer is unable to repair the nonconformity after a reasonable number of attempts, the vehicle must be replaced or repurchased at the choice of the manufacturer. What
