SB182,4,1413 2. "Commercial motor vehicle" does not include a motor home, as defined in s.
14340.01 (33m).
SB182,2 15Section 2. 218.0171 (1) (g) of the statutes is created to read:
SB182,4,1816 218.0171 (1) (g) "Out of service," with respect to a motor vehicle, means that
17the vehicle is unable to be used by the consumer for the vehicle's intended purpose
18as a result of any of the following:
SB182,4,2119 1. The vehicle is in the possession of the manufacturer, motor vehicle lessor, or
20any of the manufacturer's authorized motor vehicle dealers for the purpose of
21performing or attempting repairs to correct a nonconformity.
SB182,4,2222 2. The vehicle is in the possession of the consumer and all of the following apply:
SB182,4,2523 a. The vehicle has a nonconformity that substantially affects the use or safety
24of the vehicle and that has been subject to a previous repair attempt to correct the
25same nonconformity.
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1b. The consumer has reported, in writing, the nonconformity to the
2manufacturer, motor vehicle lessor, or manufacturer's authorized motor vehicle
3dealer and the manufacturer, lessor, or dealer has refused to accept the vehicle for
4the purpose of performing or attempting subsequent repairs.
SB182,3 5Section 3. 218.0171 (2) (b) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB182,5,86 218.0171 (2) (b) 2. a. Accept return of the motor vehicle and, subject to par. (c)
73. and 4.,
replace the motor vehicle with a comparable new motor vehicle and refund
8any collateral costs.
SB182,4 9Section 4. 218.0171 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 218.0171 (2) (c) 1. and
10amended to read:
SB182,5,1411 218.0171 (2) (c) 1. To receive a comparable new motor vehicle or a refund due
12under par. (b) 1. or 2., a consumer described under sub. (1) (b) 1., 2. or 3. shall offer
13to the manufacturer of the motor vehicle having the nonconformity to transfer title
14of that motor vehicle to that manufacturer. No
SB182,5,23 152. Subject to subd. 5., if the consumer elects a refund, no later than 30 days after
16that the offer under subd. 1. or the election of the refund, whichever is later, the
17manufacturer shall provide the consumer with the comparable new motor vehicle or
18refund. During or prior to this 30-day period, the consumer shall provide to the
19manufacturer, in a form and manner prescribed by the department of transportation,
20all information timely requested and required by the manufacturer and any written
21consent to allow the manufacturer to provide the refund. If the consumer fails to
22provide any of this information by the end of this 30-day period, the consumer may
23not bring an action under sub. (7).
SB182,6,6 246. When the manufacturer provides the new motor vehicle or refund, the
25consumer shall return the motor vehicle having the nonconformity to the

1manufacturer and provide the manufacturer with the certificate of title and all
2endorsements necessary to transfer title to the manufacturer. If another person is
3in possession of the certificate of title, as shown by the records of the department of
4transportation, that person shall, upon request of the consumer, provide the
5certificate of title to the manufacturer or to the consumer upon satisfaction of any
6security interest in the motor vehicle
.
SB182,5 7Section 5. 218.0171 (2) (c) 3., 4. and 5. of the statutes are created to read:
SB182,6,188 218.0171 (2) (c) 3. Except as provided in this subdivision, if the consumer elects
9a comparable new motor vehicle, no later than 45 days after the offer under subd. 1.
10or the election of the new motor vehicle, whichever is later, the manufacturer shall
11provide the consumer with the comparable new motor vehicle. The manufacturer
12shall exercise due diligence in locating and providing a comparable new motor
13vehicle within this 45-day period. If no comparable new motor vehicles exists or if
14a comparable new motor vehicle is otherwise unavailable for delivery within this
1545-day period, the manufacturer shall provide a refund in lieu of providing a
16comparable new motor vehicle and shall provide this refund no later than 45 days
17after the offer under subd. 1. or the election of the new motor vehicle, whichever is
18later. This subdivision does not apply with respect to commercial motor vehicles.
SB182,7,519 4. Except as provided in this subdivision, if the consumer elects a comparable
20new commercial motor vehicle, no later than 120 days after the offer under subd. 1.
21or the election of the new commercial motor vehicle, whichever is later, the
22manufacturer shall provide the consumer with the comparable new commercial
23motor vehicle. The manufacturer shall exercise due diligence in locating and
24providing a comparable new commercial motor vehicle within this 120-day period.
25If no comparable new commercial motor vehicles exists or if a comparable new

1commercial motor vehicle is otherwise unavailable for delivery within this 120-day
2period, the manufacturer shall provide a refund in lieu of providing a comparable
3new commercial motor vehicle and shall provide this refund no later than 120 days
4after the offer under subd. 1. or the election of the new commercial motor vehicle,
5whichever is later.
SB182,7,96 5. A manufacturer is not required to provide a consumer with a refund under
7subd. 2. less than 10 days after the manufacturer receives from the consumer the
8information and consent required under subd. 2., in the form and manner specified
9in sub. (8).
SB182,6 10Section 6. 218.0171 (2) (cm) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:
SB182,7,2211 218.0171 (2) (cm) 1. To receive a refund due under par. (b) 3., a consumer
12described under sub. (1) (b) 4. shall offer to the manufacturer of the motor vehicle
13having the nonconformity to return that motor vehicle to that manufacturer. No
14Subject to subd. 4., no later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall
15provide the refund to the consumer. During or prior to this 30-day period, the
16consumer shall provide to the manufacturer, in a form and manner prescribed by the
17department of transportation, all information timely requested and required by the
18manufacturer and any written consent to allow the manufacturer to provide the
19refund. If the consumer fails to provide any of this information by the end of this
2030-day period, the consumer may not bring an action under sub. (7).
When the
21manufacturer provides the refund, the consumer shall return the motor vehicle
22having the nonconformity to the manufacturer.
SB182,8,1123 2. To receive a refund due under par. (b) 3., a motor vehicle lessor shall offer to
24the manufacturer of the motor vehicle having the nonconformity to transfer title of
25that motor vehicle to that manufacturer. No Subject to subd. 4., no later than 30 days

1after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the motor vehicle lessor.
2During or prior to this 30-day period, the consumer shall provide to the
3manufacturer, in a form and manner prescribed by the department of transportation,
4all information timely requested and required by the manufacturer and any written
5consent to allow the manufacturer to provide the refund.
When the manufacturer
6provides the refund, the motor vehicle lessor shall provide to the manufacturer the
7certificate of title and all endorsements necessary to transfer title to the
8manufacturer. If another person is in possession of the certificate of title, as shown
9by the records of the department of transportation, that person shall, upon request
10of the motor vehicle lessor, provide the certificate to the manufacturer or to the motor
11vehicle lessor.
SB182,7 12Section 7. 218.0171 (2) (cm) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
SB182,8,1613 218.0171 (2) (cm) 4. A manufacturer is not required to provide a consumer with
14a refund under subd. 1. or a motor vehicle lessor a refund under subd. 2. less than
1510 days after the manufacturer receives from the consumer the information and
16consent required under subd. 1. or 2., in the form and manner specified in sub. (8).
SB182,8 17Section 8. 218.0171 (6m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB182,8,2118 218.0171 (6m) Notwithstanding subs. (2) (b) and (6), if the consumer enters
19into a negotiated written settlement with the manufacturer regarding any motor
20vehicle nonconformity, the manufacturer shall no longer be subject to any
21requirement of this section with respect to that motor vehicle.
SB182,9 22Section 9. 218.0171 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB182,9,423 218.0171 (7) In Subject to subs. (2) (c) 2. and (cm) 1. and (3), in addition to
24pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for any
25damages caused by a violation of this section if the action is commenced within 24

1months after first delivery of the motor vehicle to a consumer
. The court shall or jury
2may
award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice up to the amount of any
3pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney fees, and
4any equitable relief the court determines appropriate.
SB182,10 5Section 10. 218.0171 (8) of the statutes is created to read:
SB182,9,86 218.0171 (8) The department of transportation shall prescribe a form and
7manner for consumers to provide information and consent to manufacturers for
8purposes of sub. (2) (c) 2. and (cm) 1. and 2.
SB182,11 9Section 11. 227.01 (13) (yd) of the statutes is created to read:
SB182,9,1110 227.01 (13) (yd) Relates to any form or manner of providing information and
11consent prescribed by the department of transportation under s. 218.0171 (8).
SB182,12 12Section 12. Initial applicability.
SB182,9,1413 (1) This act first applies with respect to motor vehicles for which the express
14warranty commences on the effective date of this subsection.
SB182,13 15Section 13. Effective date.
SB182,9,1716 (1) This act takes effect on the first day of the 3rd month beginning after
17publication.
SB182,9,1818 (End)
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