30-14-1205. Reasonable number of attempts to conform — presumption. A reasonable number of attempts to conform a new wheelchair to the applicable warranty is presumed to have been made for the purposes of 30-14-1204 if:

Terms Used In Montana Code 30-14-1205

  • Manufacturer: means a person or an agent of a person who manufactures or assembles wheelchairs. See Montana Code 30-14-1202
  • Nonconformity: means a defect that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of a wheelchair or that is covered by an express warranty applicable to the wheelchair or to components of a wheelchair. See Montana Code 30-14-1202
  • Wheelchair: means a manually powered or motor-driven wheelchair, scooter, or other motorized device that is used for mobility assistance, that costs $500 or more, and that a consumer purchases or accepts by transfer. See Montana Code 30-14-1202
  • Wheelchair dealer: means a person who is in the retail business of selling wheelchairs. See Montana Code 30-14-1202

(1)the same nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by the manufacturer or the wheelchair dealer during the warranty period and the nonconformity continues to exist; or

(2)the wheelchair is out of service because of a nonconformity for a cumulative total of 45 days during the warranty period after notification of the manufacturer or wheelchair dealer.