H5242

Motor Vehicles

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H5242 amends vehicle warranty laws to require manufacturers to replace or repurchase recreational vehicles with unrepairable defects.

South Carolina H5242 amends the state's motor vehicle warranty laws to include recreational vehicles. Manufacturers must replace or repurchase recreational vehicles if they have defects that impair use, value, or safety and cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. This applies to recreational vehicles sold or leased on or after January 1, 2027. The bill redefines terms and adds provisions for recreational vehicles, excluding those used primarily for business or commercial purposes.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Feb 24

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 24

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry