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SEMI-TRUCK PROBLEMS Wisconsin's Lemon Law, Wisconsin Statute section 218.0171, provides relief for consumers who buy or lease a new semi-truck having a substantial defect or condition that cannot be repaired in a certain number of repair visits or a certain amount of time. It entitles the owner of an automobile that meets the statutory definition of a "lemon" to a refund or replacement and payment by the manufacturer of actual attorney fees and costs if you prevail. If you are successful in court under this statute, you are entitled to recover double the amount of any monetary loss, as well as payment of actual attorney fees and costs. The law applies to new semi-trucks that are covered by a one-year express warranty, including demonstrator or executive-driven vehicles. A "lemon" semi-truck is one with a "substantial" defect or condition that the manufacturer or its authorized dealer has unsuccessfully attempted to repair at least four times or that has been out of service because of "substantial" defects for a total of 30 calendar days, which do not have to be consecutive. The defect or condition covered by the warranty must significantly impair the use, value or safety of the semi-truck. Defects that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification of the vehicle by the owner are not covered by the law. Each time your equipment is in for repairs, make sure you obtain a repair invoice that shows the problems you reported. You should obtain a repair invoice even if the shop cannot determine or fix the problem, or if you are complaining about a continuing problem. If your equipment is in for repairs more than one day at a time, make sure the warranty repair order specifies the date it was brought in and the date it was returned. Keep copies of all purchase contracts, warranties, warranty repair orders, letters and other materials on the equipment and its problems. Obtaining relief under the lemon law is a technical process. We can help you in determining whether your vehicle qualifies for lemon law relief. If you believe you are entitled to lemon law relief or have questions regarding semi-truck warranty problems, please contact Attorney Craig Vance at 262-347-2005 or use the Case Review Form. |
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