Motorcycle Lemon Law in MD

Maryland Lemon Law covers motorcycles that are registered in Maryland. In order to be considered a “lemon,” the motorcycle must meet the following requirements: 

• Does not conform to the manufacturer’s express warranty
• Has manufacturer’s defects that occurred during the first 15 months from the original owner’s delivery date or the first 15,000 miles on the odometer (whichever period ends first)
• Has a brake or steering failure that was not corrected after the first repair attempt, and that causes the motorcycle to fail Maryland’s safety inspection; or has any one problem that substantially impairs the use and market value of the motorcycle that was not corrected in four repair attempts; or has any number of problems that substantially impair the use and market value of the motorcycle that have caused it to be out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days

In addition, you must notify the manufacturer in writing and ask for assistance, but you don’t need to wait until there have been four repair attempts to do so. Your notification should be sent by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. You should send a copy of your letter to the Consumer Protection Division, along with a complaint form, which you can download here [link to http://www.oag.state.md.us/Forms/lemon.pdf].

The manufacturer has 30 days from the time it receives your letter to fix the problem. If the defect isn’t repaired, your motorcycle qualifies for Maryland’s Lemon Law, and the manufacturer is required to replace your motorcycle or buy it back, whichever you prefer.