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A 3427

Relates to safety recalls on used motor vehicles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

NY bill requires used car dealers to disclose outstanding safety recalls to buyers before sale and document disclosure, protecting consumers from undisclosed vehicle defects.

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Bill Summary · A 3427

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3427 requires used motor vehicle dealers to notify consumers of any outstanding safety recalls on vehicles before sale and to document this disclosure. The bill establishes dealer obligations to inform buyers about known defects that could affect vehicle safety.

Why is this important

Used vehicle sales represent a major consumer transaction, and safety defects can pose serious risks to buyers and their families. Currently, there is no consistent state-level requirement for dealers to disclose recall information at point of sale, leaving consumers potentially unaware of significant safety issues that manufacturers have identified.

Potential points of contention

  • Dealer compliance burden: Used car dealers argue that verifying recall status for every vehicle requires administrative costs and database access, which could increase prices or reduce inventory
  • Manufacturer responsibility ambiguity: Questions arise about whether dealers should bear responsibility for recalls that are technically the manufacturer's obligation to fix
  • Enforcement mechanism unclear: The bill's recent referral suggests details about inspection procedures, penalties for non-compliance, and how violations will be monitored remain undefined

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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