As used in this chapter:
(a) “First-stage manufacturer” with reference to a housecar means the manufacturer of the engine, chassis, and drive train of the vehicle.
(b) “Second-stage manufacturer” means the installer of the structure and equipment permanently upon the engine, chassis, and drive train of the vehicle rendering the vehicle complete and suitable for human habitation and ready for delivery to the dealer or the buyer.
(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 853, Sec. 1.)