RCW 46.32.140
Effective date- 2023 c 440: "This act takes effect July 1, 2024." [2023 c 440 s 4.]
Written notice to owner of motor vehicle from official motor vehicle inspection facility or licensed private inspection facility-Liability of motor vehicle manufacturer or approved motor vehicle dealer may not be altered- 2023 c 440: "This act requires an official motor vehicle inspection facility or licensed private inspection facility to provide written notice to the owner of a motor vehicle being inspected for all open safety recalls applicable to the motor vehicle at the time the motor vehicle is inspected. The recall notice must include a description of each open safety recall and a statement that each open safety recall may be repaired by certain motor vehicle dealers at no cost to the owner, except in certain circumstances. This act requires the department of licensing to provide written notice to the owner of a motor vehicle, at the time a vehicle is registered or upon mailing a motor vehicle's registration renewal notice, of all open safety recalls applicable to the motor vehicle. The recall notice is to include a statement that each open safety recall may be repaired by certain motor vehicle dealers at no cost to the owner, except in certain circumstances.
Nothing in this act may alter the liability of any motor vehicle manufacturer or motor vehicle dealer approved by a manufacturer to repair an open safety recall." [2023 c 440 s 1.]