Section 57-16A-4 - Affirmative defenses.

NM Stat § 57-16A-4 (2019) (N/A)
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It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under the Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act that:

A. an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle;

B. a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle;

C. a claim by a consumer was not filed in good faith; or

D. any other affirmative defense allowed by law.

History: Laws 1985, ch. 220, § 4.