CHAPTER 4. DAMAGE TO NEW MOTOR VEHICLES
IC 9-23-4
Chapter 4. Damage to New Motor Vehicles
IC 9-23-4-1
Liability of dealer
Sec. 1. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions ofany agreement or franchise, the dealer is solely liable for damage toa new motor vehicle after acceptance from the carrier or transporterand before delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.11.
IC 9-23-4-2
Liability of manufacturer, converter manufacturer, or automotivemobility dealer
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions ofany agreement or franchise, the manufacturer, convertermanufacturer, or automotive mobility dealer is liable for all damageto a new motor vehicle before delivery to a carrier or transporter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.147-2009,SEC.14.
IC 9-23-4-3
Carrier related damage
Sec. 3. The dealer is liable for damage to a new motor vehicleafter delivery to the carrier or transporter only if the dealer selectsthe method of transportation, mode of transportation, and the carrieror transporter. In all other instances, the manufacturer is liable forcarrier related damage to a new motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.11.
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Disclosure to ultimate purchaser of damage exceeding four percentof retail price
Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to damage to glass, radios,tires, and bumpers when replaced by identical manufacturer's originalequipment.
(b) Any uncorrected damage or any corrected damage exceedingfour percent (4%) of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (asdefined in 26 U.S.C. 4216), as measured by retail repair costs, mustbe disclosed in writing before delivery to an ultimate purchaser.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.11.
IC 9-23-4-5
Customer-ordered vehicle; damage not exceeding four percent;disclosure
Sec. 5. Repaired damage to a customer-ordered new motor vehiclenot exceeding four percent (4%) of the manufacturer's suggestedretail price does not need to be disclosed at the time of sale.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.11.