North Dakota Warranty Reimbursement
North Dakota Dealers: Your State Law Guarantees Higher Warranty Rates
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-22-18 · 13-18% typical uplift
North Dakota dealers can still claim higher warranty reimbursement rates. Let us show you how.
North Dakota Warranty Reimbursement Law
North Dakota Century Code includes dealer franchise protections with warranty reimbursement provisions.
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-22-18
State Tier
standard
Submission Deadline
No specific statutory deadline
OEM Response Window
45 days
What This Means for Your Dealership
North Dakota's Century Code includes warranty reimbursement provisions for franchised dealers with a 45-day manufacturer response window. The state's Motor Vehicle Division provides oversight of franchise practices.
North Dakota dealers serve large rural territories with higher per-unit operating costs. These costs are reflected in retail rates and should be captured in warranty reimbursement. Neighboring Montana's strong law provides a useful benchmark for what fair reimbursement looks like.
Key Provisions
- Century Code franchise provisions govern warranty reimbursement
- Manufacturers must fairly compensate for warranty work
- 45-day response window for manufacturer review
- Motor Vehicle Division provides oversight
What's Excluded from Calculations
The following repair types and transactions are typically excluded when calculating your retail warranty reimbursement rate:
- Goodwill and policy repairs
- Internal and employee vehicles
- Wholesale transactions
- Manufacturer recall campaigns
Full Statute Text
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-22-18 — North Dakota Warranty Reimbursement Law
Source: North Dakota State Legislature — This text is provided for informational purposes. Always consult the official state legislature website for the most current version.
Example: How Much Could You Recover?
A North Dakota dealership processing 130 warranty ROs per month at $240 average generates $374,000 annually. With 13-18% uplift, that's $49,000-$67,000 in additional annual revenue.
Pro Tips for North Dakota Dealers
Montana's strong law next door means OEMs are familiar with higher rates in the region — use this benchmark
Rural North Dakota dealers have higher per-unit costs — make sure your retail rates and documentation reflect this
Even lower-volume dealers can see meaningful results — $49,000-$67,000 is significant for a single-rooftop operation
North Dakota Warranty Reimbursement FAQ
What North Dakota law covers warranty reimbursement?
North Dakota Century Code § 39-22-18 and related franchise provisions govern warranty reimbursement requirements.
How long does the OEM have to respond?
Manufacturers have 45 days to respond to warranty reimbursement rate adjustment requests in North Dakota.
How does North Dakota compare to neighboring Montana?
Montana has one of the strongest laws in the country. North Dakota's is more basic, but OEMs serving the region are familiar with retail-rate submissions, which benefits North Dakota dealers.
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