What Vehicles Does the NC Lemon Law Cover?
The lemon law in North Carolina covers new cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, and most vans, if they were purchased in NC. The coverage lasts for 24 months, or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. The defect must substantially impair your use of or the safety of the vehicle, or substantially reduce its market value (for example, faulty air conditioning or peeling paint). The problem must first occur while the vehicle is still covered by the warranty, within the 24 month/24,000 mile period. You must inform the manufacturer in writing about the defect, and give them no more than 15 days to fix it. They have at least four repair attempts, including that last attempt. Or, if the vehicle is out of service due to repairs for a total of 20 business days or more for any number of defects, it’s considered a lemon.
