Who is covered under Iowa lemon law?
Iowa lemon law covers consumers who buy or lease vehicles in Iowa, or who buy vehicles in other states but reside in Iowa. The consumer can be an individual or a company. Used vehicles are also covered by Iowa lemon law, but motorcycles, motor homes, and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more are excluded. What is covered under Iowa lemon law? Iowa lemon law states that a manufacturer must repair defects that prevent the vehicle from conforming to its warranty. The nonconformity must be reported during the lemon rights period, which ends when the vehicle’s express written warranty expires, 24 months after the consumer has taken possession of the vehicle, or after 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the nonconformity is serious and cannot be repaired, the manufacturer must replace or repurchase the vehicle. Nonconformities do not fall under Iowa lemon law if caused by neglect, abuse, or modification by anyone other than the manufacturer or service agent. When
