DEMAND LETTER – ALASKA LEMON LAW

To: [Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer]
From: [Consumer/Attorney]
Date: [DATE]
Vehicle: [Year/Make/Model/VIN]
Purchase/Lease: [DATE]; Mileage at delivery: [###]; Current mileage: [###]

1. DEFECTS AND REPAIR HISTORY

• Defect(s) substantially impair use, value, or safety: [List].
• Repair attempts/days out of service (attach RO's): [Dates, dealer, RO#, days each visit].
• Presumption specifics (AS § 45.45.330):
• [ ] Three or more repair attempts for the same nonconformity; OR
• [ ] Thirty (30) or more business days out of service.
• Defect first reported within shorter of 1 year from delivery or warranty period.

2. LEGAL BASIS

• Alaska Lemon Law, AS §§ 45.45.300–360. Manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts and failed to conform the vehicle to warranty; further attempts would be futile.

3. INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Per AS § 45.45.340, Consumer must first use manufacturer's certified dispute resolution program (if one exists complying with 16 CFR 703) before filing suit.
• Manufacturer's certified program: [PROGRAM NAME / None exists / Does not comply with 16 CFR 703].
• Status: [Consumer has completed program / Decision received [DATE] — unsatisfactory / No qualifying program exists].
• Consumer has satisfied any applicable informal dispute resolution prerequisite.

4. DEMAND FOR REPURCHASE OR REPLACEMENT

• Election: [Repurchase / Replacement].
• Repurchase calculation:
• Purchase price/down payment: [$]
• Loan payoff to [LENDER]: [$]
• Sales/use tax: [$]
• Registration, license, official fees: [$]
• Incidental/consequential damages (towing, rental, etc.): [$]
• Subtotal: [$]
• Less reasonable allowance for use (mileage offset): [$]
• Total demanded: [$]
• If replacement elected: comparable new vehicle plus reimbursement of incidental/consequential damages.

5. RESPONSE DEADLINE

• Provide written acceptance and logistics for repurchase/replacement within [30] days. Time is of the essence.

6. ATTORNEYS' FEES

• Reasonable attorney's fees and costs recoverable under AS § 45.45.350.

7. ATTACHMENTS

• Exhibit A: Purchase/lease agreement.
• Exhibit B: Repair orders/invoices.
• Exhibit C: Towing/rental receipts.
• Exhibit D: Prior correspondence/notices.

Signed:
[Name/Attorney]
[Address/Email/Phone]