New York S05596 mandates motor vehicle dealers to check for recalls and make necessary repairs before selling used vehicles.

New York S05596 amends the general business law to require motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make repairs before selling used vehicles. Dealers must make a good faith effort to determine if any recalls apply to the vehicle. If a recall is found, the dealer must make or cause repairs to satisfy the recall. Violators face a penalty of up to five thousand dollars for each violation.

New York S05596 mandates motor vehicle dealers to check for recalls and make necessary repairs before selling used vehicles.

New York S05596 amends the general business law to require motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make repairs before selling used vehicles. Dealers must make a good faith effort to determine if any recalls apply to the vehicle. If a recall is found, the dealer must make or cause repairs to satisfy the recall. Violators face a penalty of up to five thousand dollars for each violation.