Section 16-1420. DISCLOSURE OF RIGHTS TO NEW VEHICLE PURCHASERS

 

1420.1The manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer shall provide written notification as prescribed in §1420.2 to the prospective consumer of any motor vehicle to be sold or registered in the District of Columbia.

 

1420.2The language required to § 1420.1 shall read as follows:

 

NOTICE TO PURCHASER

 

IF, AFTER A REASONABLE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS, THE MANUFACTURER, ITS AGENT, OR AUTHORIZED DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR CORRECT ANY NON-CONFORMITY, DEFECT, OR CONDITION WHICH RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER, AT THE OPTION OF THE CONSUMER, SHALL REPLACE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A COMPARABLE MOTOR VEHICLE, OR ACCEPT RETURN OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE FROM THE CONSUMER AND REFUND TO THE CONSUMER THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE, INCLUDING ALL SALES TAX, LICENSE FEES, REGISTRATION FEES, AND ANY SIMILAR GOVERNMENT CHARGES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MAY CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS.

 

1420.3Each notice shall be in type no smaller than eighteen (18) point and in all upper case letters.

 

1420.4The purchaser shall sign the notice and be provided a signed copy by the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer; the selling dealer shall retain a signed copy for three (3) years.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 2958, 2969 (May 16, 1986).