Section 57-16A-4 - Affirmative defenses. - New Mexico Statutes

57-16A-4. Affirmative defenses.

It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under the Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act that:   

A.     an alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and market value of the motor vehicle;   

B.     a nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the motor vehicle;   

C.     a claim by a consumer was not filed in good faith; or   

D.     any other affirmative defense allowed by law.