RVs Under Tennessee Lemon Law

RV coverage under Tennessee’s Lemon Law (§ 55-24-101) is limited to the chassis. The “motor home” coach (living area, appliances, water systems) is generally excluded from § 55-24-101. Magnuson-Moss + TCPA + UCC remain available for the coach.

What § 55-24-101 covers for RVs

Chassis — engine, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering, electrical (engine systems).
Frame — structural defects affecting safe operation.

What § 55-24-101 typically does NOT cover

Coach / living area — bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, slide-outs, appliances.
House batteries (separate from chassis battery).
Water / sewer systems.
Generators.
Awnings, leveling jacks, hydraulics.

Alternative remedies for coach defects

For coach / motor home defects not covered by § 55-24-101:

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act — federal warranty law applies regardless.
UCC § 47-2-313 / § 47-2-314 — express + implied warranties.
TCPA — deceptive practices by dealer or manufacturer.

Major RV manufacturers

Thor Industries — Airstream, Jayco, Keystone, Heartland, Tiffin.
Forest River — owned by Berkshire Hathaway; many sub-brands.
Winnebago Industries — Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design.

Each has multiple sub-brands, complicating warranty / Lemon Law identification.

Tennessee RV market

Strong RV travel market — Smoky Mountains, Music City, Memphis.
Big-rig retiree population — Class A RVs in middle and east TN.
Dealers: regional Thor/Forest River/Winnebago dealers.

Chassis maker matters

The “manufacturer” for chassis Lemon Law purposes:

Ford chassis (E-Series, Transit-based) — Ford is § 55-24-101 defendant.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis — Mercedes is defendant.
Ram ProMaster chassis — Stellantis is defendant.
Freightliner / Cummins chassis (Class A) — Daimler / Cummins is defendant.

Bottom line

RV coverage under § 55-24-101 is limited to the chassis. Coach defects require Magnuson-Moss, UCC, or TCPA. Multi-defendant pleading is often necessary.

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