Title VIII, TRANSPORTATION (Ch. 306 - 330B)

Any agreement entered into by a consumer that waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter is void as contrary to public policy. 91 Acts, ch 153, §13

1. The attorney general shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter . 2. In prescribing rules and forms under this chapter , the attorney general may cooperate with agencies that perform similar functions in other states with a view to effectuating the policy of this…

1. This chapter takes effect July 1, 1991, and applies to motor vehicles originally purchased or leased by consumers on or after that date. 2. This chapter applies to motor vehicles originally purchased or leased in this state and, except for section 322G.3, subsections 1 and 2 ,…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Collateral charges” means those additional charges to a consumer wholly incurred as a result of the acquisition of the motor vehicle. For the purposes of this chapter , collateral charges include, but are not li…

1. At the time of the consumer’s purchase or lease of the vehicle, the manufacturer shall provide to the consumer a written statement that explains the consumer’s rights and obligations under this chapter . The written statement shall be prepared by the attorney general and shall…

1. a. After three attempts have been made to repair the same nonconformity that substantially impairs the motor vehicle, or after one attempt to repair a nonconformity that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, the consumer may give written notification, which shall …

Any of the following is an affirmative defense to a claim under this chapter : 1. The alleged nonconformity or nonconformities do not substantially impair the motor vehicle. 2. A nonconformity is the result of an accident, abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modification or alteratio…

1. At the time of the consumer’s purchase or lease of the vehicle, a manufacturer who has established a program certified pursuant to this section shall, at a minimum, clearly and conspicuously disclose to the consumer in written materials accompanying the vehicle how and where t…

To facilitate uniform application, interpretation, and enforcement of this section and section 322G.6 , and in implementing rules adopted pursuant to section 322G.14 , the attorney general may cooperate with agencies that perform similar functions in any other states that enact t…

1. If a consumer resorts to a manufacturer’s certified program and a decision is not rendered within the time periods allowed in this chapter , or a manufacturer has no certified program and the consumer has notified the manufacturer pursuant to section 322G.4, subsection 1 , the…

The attorney general may enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to section 322G.14 , may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence, and may petition any court having jurisdiction to c…