Right to make express warranty; effect of express warranty upon disclaimer; duration of implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of fitness.

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(2) When with respect to sale of a consumer good to a retail buyer no express warranty is made or the duration of an express warranty is not stated, the implied warranty of merchantability or, if applicable, the implied warranty of fitness endures:

(a) Except if the good is a motor vehicle, for one year after the sale; or

(b) If the good is a motor vehicle, until expiration of one year after the sale or until 12,000 miles of use, whichever first occurs.

(3) When with respect to sale of a consumer good to a retail buyer an express warranty of a stated duration is made, the implied warranty of merchantability or, if applicable, the implied warranty of fitness endures for not less than 60 days after the sale and for the duration of the express warranty or the duration prescribed for the good under subsection (2) of this section, whichever first occurs. [1973 c.413 §7]

Note: See note under 72.8010.


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