DEMAND LETTER – WASHINGTON 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, market value, or safety: [List].
• Repair attempts/days out of service (attach RO's): [Dates, dealer, RO#, days each visit].
• Presumption specifics (RCW § 19.118.041):
• [ ] Four or more repair attempts for the same nonconformity; OR
• [ ] Two or more attempts for serious safety defect; OR
• [ ] Thirty (30) or more calendar days out of service.
• Within 2 years or 24,000 miles from original delivery, whichever first.

2. LEGAL BASIS

• Washington Lemon Law, RCW §§ 19.118.005 to 19.118.905. Manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts and failed to conform the vehicle to warranty; further attempts would be futile.

3. WRITTEN NOTICE

• This letter serves as written notice per RCW § 19.118.041. Manufacturer has one final opportunity to repair.

4. STATE ARBITRATION REQUIREMENT

• CRITICAL: Per RCW § 19.118.090, Consumer must first submit claim to state-run New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Attorney General's Office) before any civil action.
• If manufacturer fails to respond to this demand satisfactorily, Consumer will file for state arbitration.
• Arbitration status: [Not yet filed / Pending / Completed on [DATE] — decision attached].

5. DEMAND FOR REPURCHASE OR REPLACEMENT

• Election: [Repurchase / Replacement].
• Repurchase calculation:
• Full purchase price: [$]
• Collateral charges: [$]
• Sales/use tax: [$]
• Registration, license, official fees: [$]
• Incidental/consequential damages (towing, rental, etc.): [$]
• Subtotal: [$]
• Less reasonable allowance for use: [$]
• Total demanded: [$]
• If replacement elected: comparable new vehicle plus reimbursement of incidental costs.

6. RESPONSE DEADLINE

• Provide written acceptance and logistics for repurchase/replacement within [21] days prior to Consumer seeking state arbitration. Time is of the essence.

7. ATTORNEYS' FEES

• Reasonable attorney's fees and costs recoverable under RCW § 19.118.100.

8. 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]