Affirmative defenses to claim against manufacturer

It is an affirmative defense to any claim against the manufacturer under this chapter that: (1) An alleged nonconforming condition does not significantly impair the use, market value, or safety of the motor vehicle; or (2) A nonconforming condition is a result of abuse, neglect, or any modification or alteration of a motor vehicle by a consumer that is not authorized by the manufacturer. Source: SL 1993, ch 227 , § 7.