Demand Letter Under Iowa Lemon Law

If you want to pursue a claim under Iowa's Lemon Law, you must notify the manufacturer of the problem with your vehicle after the third repair attempt (or the first repair attempt for a serious defect) or the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 20 days. You must send the notice via certified mail, with a return receipt requested, or via overnight or express mail.

Sample Demand Letter

[Your name]
[Your address]
[Your telephone number]
[Date]

[Name of manufacturer]
[Manufacturer's address]

Dear Manufacturer:

Pursuant to Iowa Lemon Law, notice is given to the manufacturer as follows [check all that apply]:

____ The vehicle has been out of service at least 20 cumulative days to repair one or more malfunctions or conditions that cause the vehicle not to conform to the warranty.

____ Three or more repair attempts have been made to repair the same defect or condition.

____ The vehicle has been in the shop one time by reason of a defect likely to cause death or substantial bodily injury.

Description of continuing defect(s) or condition(s):

[Describe]

(Note To The Manufacturer: this may not be a complete description; the manufacturer should ascertain all appropriate information).

I am requesting that you make a final attempt to correct the continuing substantial defect(s) or condition(s).

Vehicle make:
Vehicle model:
Vehicle year:
VIN:
Name and city/state of selling dealer or leasing company:
Date of delivery:
Odometer reading at delivery:
Current odometer reading:
Name and city/state of authorized service agent(s) attempting previous repairs:

Sincerely,
[Your name]