Demand Letter Under Maine Lemon Law

If you want to pursue a claim under Maine's Lemon Law, you must first send a notification to the manufacturer or and give them one last chance to repair the vehicle. The demand letter must be sent by certified mail, with a return receipt requested.

Once you send the letter, the manufacturer must make a final repair attempt within seven days. If the problem still isn't fixed, and you aren't offered a replacement vehicle or refund, you can participate in the Maine Lemon Law Arbitration Program.

Sample Demand Letter

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

[Name of manufacturer]
[Manufacturer's address]

Dear Manufacturer:

Maine Lemon Law
Notice of Final Opportunity to Repair
Pursuant to 10 M.R.S.A. Sections 1163 (3-A)

Make:
Model:
Year:
VIN:
Date of purchase:
Dealer purchased from:

I request a [replacement/refund]. The above-named vehicle is seriously defective and you have not been able to repair it.

You now have one final opportunity to repair the following problems with my vehicle:

[List problems]

If these repairs are not successfully completed within seven business days following receipt of this letter, I will seek full Lemon Law remedies.

Sincerely,
[Your name]