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A.R.S. § 44-1265: Lemon Law Lawsuit Deadline

Nonlimitation of rights; refund or replacement not required if certain procedures not followed; attorney fees

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A consumer must first use a manufacturer's qualifying informal dispute settlement procedure before seeking a refund or replacement, must file any lawsuit within six months after the earlier of the warranty's expiration or two years or 24,000 miles from the vehicle's delivery, and a consumer who wins such a case is entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees.

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44-1265. Nonlimitation of rights; refund or replacement not required if certain procedures not followed; attorney fees

A. If a manufacturer has established or participates in an informal dispute settlement procedure which complies in all respects with 16 Code of Federal Regulations part 703, section 44-1263 relating to refunds or replacement does not apply to any consumer who has not first resorted to such a procedure.

B. A consumer shall begin an action under this article within six months following the earlier of expiration of the express warranty term or two years or twenty-four thousand miles following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer, whichever is earlier. If a consumer prevails in an action under this article, the court shall award the consumer reasonable costs and attorney fees.

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