Restricts rental of safety recalled cars until repaired; requires disclosure of recall notices to renters if cars not repaired.

New York Assembly Bill A03358 amends the general business law to restrict the rental of cars subject to safety recalls until they are repaired. Rental vehicle companies must inspect and repair recalled vehicles within 120 days of receiving a recall notice. If a company fails to repair a recalled vehicle, it must disclose the recall to prospective renters. This disclosure must be in a separate document attached to the rental agreement, detailing the recall and the nature of the defect. The prospective renter must initial this disclosure before signing the rental agreement.

Restricts rental of safety recalled cars until repaired; requires disclosure of recall notices to renters if cars not repaired.

New York Assembly Bill A03358 amends the general business law to restrict the rental of cars subject to safety recalls until they are repaired. Rental vehicle companies must inspect and repair recalled vehicles within 120 days of receiving a recall notice. If a company fails to repair a recalled vehicle, it must disclose the recall to prospective renters. This disclosure must be in a separate document attached to the rental agreement, detailing the recall and the nature of the defect. The prospective renter must initial this disclosure before signing the rental agreement.