N.M. Stat. § 57-16A-4

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 57-16A-4 - Affirmative defenses

It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under the Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act that:

A. an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle;

B. a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle;

C. a claim by a consumer was not filed in good faith; or

D. any other affirmative defense allowed by law.

NMS § 57-16A-4

Laws 1985, ch. 220, § 4.