Demand Letter Under Louisiana Lemon Law

If you want to pursue a claim under Louisiana Lemon Law, you must notify the manufacturer of the problem with your vehicle after the fourth repair attempt or the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative total of 90 days. You must, however, give notice within 12 months of the delivery date of the vehicle or the end of the manufacturer's express warranty, whichever comes first. You should send the notice via certified mail, with a return receipt requested.

Sample Demand Letter

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

[Name of manufacturer]
[Manufacturer's address]

Dear Manufacturer:

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

____ The vehicle has been out of service at least 90 cumulative calendar days to repair a malfunction or condition that cause the vehicle not to conform to the warranty.

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

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

[Describe]

I am demanding a [replacement/refund] for the following defective vehicle:

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]