Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Under Ohio Lemon Law

Recreational vehicles have limited coverage under Ohio’s Lemon Law.

Coverage limitations

• Most motor homes outside primary coverage.
• Towable RVs may be covered.
• Chassis-side defects on motor homes may have manufacturer-warranty coverage.

For RV buyers, CSPA and Magnuson-Moss provide alternative civil-court remedies.

The chassis-vs-coach distinction

Class A on Freightliner, Ford, Spartan, Roadmaster. Class C on Ford E-450 or Mercedes Sprinter.

Chassis manufacturer’s warranty may cover defects even when the RV isn’t covered. CSPA covers coach manufacturer’s representations.

Common RV defect categories

• Slide-out failures.
• Leveling system failures.
• Plumbing and water system issues.
• Electrical systems.
• HVAC.
• Roof leaks.
• Chassis-side issues.

What you should do

1. Pull every repair order from chassis and coach.
2. Document time-out-of-service.
3. Note specific failures.
4. Get a free case review from an OH lemon-law attorney with RV experience.

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