Kentucky Lemon Laws

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Who is covered by Kentucky lemon law?
Kentucky lemon law is designed to cover new vehicles that are intended to be driven on public roads and which require registration before use. The vehicles must be assembled and sold by a manufacturer or an authorized dealer, and the title for the vehicle cannot be previously issued. Motor homes, motorcycles, farm vehicles, vehicles with three or more axles, and vehicles that were modified after their original sale are excluded from coverage under Kentucky lemon law.

The Kentucky lemon law requires that any nonconformity that prevents vehicle from adhering to its warranty must be repaired by the manufacturer, or the vehicle must be repurchased or replaced. A nonconformity is a serious defect which hampers the use, safety, or value of the vehicle. The manufacturer is not responsible under Kentucky lemon law if the nonconformity is the result of abuse or neglect by the owner.

What is the process for filing a claim under Kentucky lemon law?
To start the Kentucky lemon law process, you must notify the manufacturer in writing that the nonconformity still exists after they have had a reasonable chance to repair it. This notification must be given within the first year of possession, the express warranty period, or the first 12,000 miles. A reasonable chance is considered to be four or more unsuccessful attempts to repair the same nonconformity or thirty cumulative days during which the car was out of commission for repairs.

The consumer must go through the manufacturer's settlement board to try to get relief under Kentucky lemon law before pursuing further legal action. A complaint must be filed with the settlement board within two years of receipt of the vehicle.

What kind of settlement can I expect under Kentucky lemon law?
If the manufacturer replaces a lemon vehicle, the new vehicle must be of comparable make and value. If the manufacturer repurchases the lemon vehicle, he must pay for all costs associated with its ownership. This includes the full purchase price, finance charges, fees for tax, tags, and registration, and collateral charges. This sum is offset by the actual loss of value of the vehicle due to the customer's use before it was repurchased.