DEMAND LETTER – NEW YORK 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 value or use: [List].
• Repair attempts/days out of service within the first 2 years/18,000 miles (new) or warranty period (used 18/18): [Dates, dealer, RO#, days].
• Threshold met: [4 attempts / 30 days / 2 attempts serious safety].

2. LEGAL BASIS

• NY GBL § 198-a (new) / § 198-b (used): reasonable number of attempts exceeded; manufacturer must repurchase or replace.

3. DEMAND FOR RELIEF

• Election: [Repurchase / Replacement].
• Repurchase: full purchase price incl. taxes/fees + finance charges paid + incidental damages less mileage allowance: ( [miles at first repair] ÷ 100,000 ) × [price] (new) or statutory allowance for used.
• Replacement: comparable vehicle plus incidental damages; manufacturer pays taxes/fees.

4. ARBITRATION

• If unresolved, consumer will file/has filed with NY Lemon Law Arbitration Program (AG/BBB). Request prompt resolution to avoid arbitration.

5. RESPONSE DEADLINE

• Provide written acceptance and arrangements within [30] days. Time is of the essence.

6. ATTACHMENTS

• Purchase/lease agreement; repair orders; towing/rental receipts; prior correspondence; arbitration filings (if any).

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