It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under this section:

(1)  That an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle; or

(2)  That a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized substantial modification or alteration of the vehicle by the consumer or lessee.

History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 353, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 361, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 236, § 1.