Oregon Statutes 646A.402 – Availability of remedy
The remedy under the provisions of ORS § 646A.400 to 646A.418 is available to a consumer if:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 646A.402
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(1) A new motor vehicle does not conform to applicable manufacturer’s express warranties;
(2) The consumer reports each nonconformity to the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent or the manufacturer’s authorized dealer, for the purpose of repair or correction, during the two-year period following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer or during the period ending on the date on which the mileage on the motor vehicle reaches 24,000 miles, whichever period ends first; and
(3) The manufacturer has received direct written notification from or on behalf of the consumer and has had an opportunity to correct the alleged defect. ‘Notification’ under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, a request by the consumer for an informal dispute settlement procedure under ORS § 646A.408. [Formerly 646.325; 2009 c.448 § 2]