Information on remedies to be furnished consumer
When someone buys new farm machinery, the maker must include information about how to fix complaints. If the machinery has a problem, the buyer must first tell the maker in writing. The maker then has 30 days during busy farm seasons (or 60 days at other times) to fix the problem after the buyer brings it in. If fixing takes more than 14 working days, the maker must provide a similar piece of machinery for free while waiting. If a buyer wants to take legal action, they must do so within 6 months after the warranty runs out or within 18 months of buying the machinery, whichever comes first. The side that wins in court can get their court costs and lawyer fees paid.
407.590. on to be furnished — notice of to required — manufacturer's duties, time limitation — farm machinery furnished to consumer, when — costs to to be , s brought when. — 1. The manufacturer shall provide information for consumer complaint remedies with each new farm machinery. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer, or his , prior to availing himself of the of sections 407.585 to 407.592, to give written notification to the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the , in to allow the manufacturer an opportunity to the alleged defect. The manufacturer shall immediately notify the consumer of a reasonably accessible repair facility of a to the new farm machinery to the . After of the new farm machinery to an by the consumer, the manufacturer shall have thirty days to conform the new farm machinery to the express warranty in seasonable use times, and sixty days in other times. The of agriculture shall appropriate seasonal use times for all machinery covered by the provisions of sections 407.585 to 407.592. Upon notification from the consumer that the new farm machinery has not been conformed to the express warranty, the manufacturer shall inform the consumer if an has been established by the manufacturer. However, if prior notice by the manufacturer of an informal dispute settlement procedure has been given, no further notice is required. In the event any repairs which may be required under any takes more than fourteen working days to complete, then said manufacturer shall supply at no cost a like piece of farm machinery for use by the consumer if requested by the consumer during said time of repair. Any costs incurred by a dealer under the provisions of sections 407.585 to 407.592 shall be reimbursed to the dealer by the manufacturer.
2. Any action brought under sections 407.585 to 407.592 shall be commenced within six months following expiration of the terms, conditions, or limitations of the express warranty, or within eighteen months following the date of original delivery of the new farm machinery to a consumer, whichever is earlier, or, in the event that a consumer resorts to an informal dispute settlement procedure as provided in sections 407.585 to 407.592, within ninety days following the action of any panel established such procedure. In the event an action is brought under the provisions of sections 407.585 to 407.592 the shall be allowed to recover any and reasonable .
Tap any gold-underlined word to see what it means.
Red section numbers link to that law.
Source & history notes
(L. 1987 H.B. 76 § 5)
Legal information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source at revisor.mo.gov.