State lemon law · checked October 23, 2026

Louisiana lemon law

Verified against the statute / official state publicationLa. R.S. §§51:1941–51:1950 (cars); R.S. §§32:1270.31–32:1270.41 (motor homes)

The short version

45 days = presumption. 90 days = the repurchase duty's own count. Both are real; they are not the same test.
RVs live under a completely separate Louisiana statute with its own 180-day filing deadline.
Four attempts inside the warranty or the first year, whichever ends first.

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The presumption — Louisiana's numbers

Presumption window	The presumption window is the earlier of the warranty term or 1 year after delivery.
Same defect	4+ repair attempts
Days out of service	45+ calendar days — Louisiana has TWO day counts: the presumption is 45 cumulative days out of service, but the manufacturer's duty to repurchase under §1944 also runs on a 90-day count during the warranty period. We print both — most guides print only one.

The presumption is the set of numbers that shifts the burden to the manufacturer. A claim can exist outside the presumption — it is a shortcut, not the whole road. Read why.

The buyback — Louisiana's formula

Louisiana's allowance is 'directly attributable to use by the consumer prior to his first notice of nonconformity' — a basis, but no formula. This checker refuses to invent the number.

Notice and procedure

For motor homes, written notification to the manufacturer (defect + evidence of 90 days out or 4 attempts) triggers the manufacturer's final attempt under the separate RV act.

Dispute route: If the manufacturer maintains a qualified informal dispute procedure, it must be followed before suit.

Attorney's fees: Louisiana provides reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing consumer.

Your deadline

File within 3 years of original delivery. Motor homes under the separate RV act: suit must be filed not later than 180 days from the end of the express warranty.

Who and what is covered

New vehicles	Covered
Leased vehicles	Covered
Used vehicles	Not covered
Motorcycles	Not covered
RV / motor home	Covered — whole vehicle

Motor homes have their OWN Louisiana act (R.S. 32:1270.31–.41): 4 repairs or 90 days out, and a filing deadline 180 days after the express warranty ends.
Motorcycles are not covered under the general act.

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Your repair-log tracker, the Louisiana notice letter, the buyback worksheet on Louisiana's formula, and your deadline calendar.

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Sources

La. R.S. §51:1943 (presumption: 4 attempts / 45 days)
La. R.S. §51:1944 (repurchase duty: 90 days)
La. R.S. §§32:1270.31–.41 (motor home act)

Checked October 23, 2026. Laws change; if your claim is close to a line, verify the current statute or ask a lawyer in Louisiana. This page is information, not legal advice.