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Used Car Safety: Ban on Sales with Unrepaired Recalls

This act aims to enhance road safety by prohibiting dealers from selling, leasing, or loaning used cars with unresolved safety recalls. This ensures citizens can be confident that purchased vehicles are safe and do not require immediate manufacturer-related defect repairs. The act also establishes reimbursement rules for dealers if manufacturers fail to provide recall remedies in a timely manner.
Key points
Dealers are prohibited from selling, leasing, or loaning used vehicles with open safety recalls that require repair.
Car manufacturers must reimburse dealers if they fail to provide remedies for recalled vehicles within 60 days.
The act takes effect one year after its enactment, allowing time for compliance with the new regulations.
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Print number: 117_S_1835
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1835.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Dealers are prohibited from selling, leasing, or loaning used vehicles with open safety recalls that require repair.
  • Car manufacturers must reimburse dealers if they fail to provide remedies for recalled vehicles within 60 days.
  • The act takes effect one year after its enactment, allowing time for compliance with the new regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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