LEMON LAW DEMAND LETTER

STATE OF WYOMING

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[DATE]

[MANUFACTURER NAME]
ATTN: Customer Relations / Legal Department
[MANUFACTURER ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

[DEALER NAME]
ATTN: General Manager / Service Manager
[DEALER ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

Re: WYOMING LEMON LAW DEMAND - STATUTORY NOTICE
Consumer/Owner: [CONSUMER FULL NAME]
Vehicle: [YEAR] [MAKE] [MODEL] [TRIM LEVEL]
VIN: [VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER]
Purchase/Lease Date: [DATE]
Current Mileage: [MILEAGE]

Dear Sir or Madam:

This law firm represents [CONSUMER FULL NAME] ("Consumer" or "Client") in connection with the purchase/lease of the above-referenced vehicle, which qualifies as a "lemon" under the Wyoming Lemon Law, Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101 et seq., and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2301 et seq. This letter constitutes formal notice of our Client's claim and demand for repurchase or replacement of the defective vehicle.

I. WYOMING LEMON LAW FRAMEWORK

A. Statutory Authority

This demand is made pursuant to the Wyoming Lemon Law, Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101 et seq., which provides protection to consumers who purchase or lease new motor vehicles that fail to conform to express warranties.

B. Covered Vehicles

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(a)(iv), a "motor vehicle" means:
- A self-propelled vehicle purchased or leased in Wyoming
- A vehicle primarily designed for the transportation of persons or property over public highways
- Excludes: Motor homes, trailers, and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds

The vehicle that is the subject of this demand is a [YEAR] [MAKE] [MODEL] that was purchased/leased new and is covered under Wyoming's Lemon Law.

C. Coverage Period

Wyoming's Lemon Law applies during:
- The Lemon Law Rights Period: The term of the express warranty OR one year following the date of original delivery, whichever comes first. Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b).

D. Presumption of Nonconformity

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(d), there is a rebuttable presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if:

1. Same Nonconformity: The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three (3) or more times without success; OR

2. Days Out of Service: The vehicle has been out of service by reason of repair for 30 or more business days (need not be consecutive).

E. Manufacturer Notice Requirement

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(d), the consumer must provide written notification to the manufacturer of the nonconformity. The manufacturer must be given one (1) additional opportunity to cure the nonconformity after receiving such notice.

THIS LETTER CONSTITUTES THE REQUIRED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION.

II. VEHICLE INFORMATION

III. WARRANTY INFORMATION

A. Manufacturer's Warranty

The defects complained of arose during the applicable warranty period and remain unresolved.

IV. DEFECT DESCRIPTION

A. Nature of Defect(s)

The vehicle suffers from one or more nonconformities that substantially impair its use and market value as required under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b):

PRIMARY DEFECT:
- Description: [DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT]
- First Occurrence: [DATE AND MILEAGE]
- Symptoms: [HOW DEFECT MANIFESTS]
- Safety Impact: [ ] Yes [ ] No - [IF YES, DESCRIBE]
- Use Impairment: [HOW DEFECT AFFECTS VEHICLE USE]
- Value Impairment: [HOW DEFECT AFFECTS VEHICLE VALUE]

ADDITIONAL DEFECT(S):
[REPEAT FORMAT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL DEFECT]

V. REPAIR HISTORY

Repair Attempt #1

Repair Attempt #2

Repair Attempt #3

[ADD ADDITIONAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS AS NEEDED]

Summary of Repair Attempts

VI. LEMON LAW QUALIFICATION

A. Wyoming Lemon Law Presumption Met

Our Client's vehicle qualifies as a lemon under Wyoming law because:

[ ] Repair Attempt Threshold Met:
The same nonconformity has been subject to repair [NUMBER] times, exceeding the 3-repair threshold under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(d)(i).

[ ] Days Out of Service Threshold Met:
The vehicle has been out of service for repair for [NUMBER] business days, exceeding the 30-day threshold under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(d)(ii).

B. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

In addition to state law claims, our Client has claims under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 2301 et seq., which provides for attorney's fees to prevailing consumers.

VII. ARBITRATION NOTICE

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(e), if [MANUFACTURER] sponsors an informal dispute settlement procedure that complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 703, the consumer must first submit the dispute to that procedure before bringing a civil action.

[ ] [MANUFACTURER] has a complying arbitration program. Our Client will participate in the process but is not bound by the decision and may reject it and proceed to court.

[ ] [MANUFACTURER] does not have a complying informal dispute settlement procedure, and therefore the consumer may proceed directly to court.

VIII. DEMAND FOR RELIEF

Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b), we hereby demand:

A. Primary Relief (Choose One)

[ ] REPURCHASE/REFUND

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b)(i), the manufacturer must refund:

The reasonable allowance for use is calculated by multiplying the full contract price by a fraction having as its denominator 100,000 and the number of miles the vehicle was driven prior to the consumer's first report of the nonconformity as its numerator. Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b)(i).

[ ] REPLACEMENT

Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(b)(ii), the manufacturer must provide a comparable new motor vehicle acceptable to the consumer.

B. Additional Relief

1. Attorney's Fees and Costs: Under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(g), a prevailing consumer may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

2. Loan/Lease Payoff: The manufacturer must pay off any outstanding balance to the lienholder.

3. Incidental Damages: All incidental damages including rental car expenses, towing charges, and other costs incurred as a result of the nonconformity.

IX. FINAL REPAIR OPPORTUNITY

This letter provides [MANUFACTURER] with the final repair opportunity required under Wyo. Stat. Ann. Section 40-17-101(d). The manufacturer is entitled to one (1) additional repair attempt after receiving this written notice.

Please contact the undersigned within ten (10) business days to schedule the final repair attempt. If the defect is not cured, our Client will proceed with arbitration (if required) and/or litigation.

X. DOCUMENT PRESERVATION

You are hereby directed to preserve all documents and records relating to this vehicle, including:

• All repair orders and warranty claims
• All technical service bulletins related to the defect
• All customer complaints regarding similar defects
• All communications between dealer and manufacturer
• All engineering documents and analyses
• The vehicle itself (do not destroy, sell, or alter)

XI. RESPONSE DEADLINE

Please respond to this demand in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of this letter with:

1. Your position on whether the vehicle qualifies as a lemon
2. Your offer for repurchase or replacement
3. Scheduling of the final repair opportunity

If we do not receive a satisfactory response, our Client will:

[ ] Submit this matter to the manufacturer's arbitration program
[ ] File suit in the appropriate Wyoming court
[ ] Report this matter to the Wyoming Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit

XII. CONCLUSION

Our Client has provided [MANUFACTURER] with ample opportunity to repair this vehicle. The vehicle continues to suffer from substantial defects that impair its use and value. Our Client is entitled to a refund or replacement under Wyoming law.

We urge you to resolve this matter promptly and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Respectfully submitted,

[LAW FIRM NAME]

By: _________________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
[BAR NUMBER]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
[TELEPHONE]
[EMAIL]

Attorneys for [CONSUMER FULL NAME]

ENCLOSURES:
[ ] Copies of all repair orders
[ ] Copy of purchase/lease agreement
[ ] Copy of warranty booklet
[ ] Vehicle registration
[ ] Photographs/videos of defect
[ ] Prior correspondence with manufacturer

cc: [CONSUMER NAME]
[LIENHOLDER, if applicable]
Wyoming Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit

WYOMING LEMON LAW QUICK REFERENCE

PRACTICE NOTES FOR WYOMING

1. Three Repair Attempts: Wyoming only requires 3 repair attempts (vs. 4 in some states), providing earlier relief.

2. Business Days Calculation: Wyoming uses business days (not calendar days) for the 30-day out-of-service calculation. Count accurately.

3. One Final Repair Opportunity: After written notice, the manufacturer gets exactly one additional repair attempt.

4. Use and Value Standard: Wyoming's standard is "substantially impairs its use and market value" - safety is not explicitly mentioned but can be argued as affecting use.

5. FTC-Compliant Arbitration: Wyoming requires manufacturer arbitration programs to comply with 16 C.F.R. Part 703.

6. Consumer Not Bound: If using manufacturer arbitration, the consumer is not bound by the decision.

7. Written Notice Critical: The statute requires written notice to the manufacturer. This letter satisfies that requirement.

8. Document Everything: Maintain detailed records of all repair attempts, including dates, mileage, and repair orders.

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney before use.