HB 3177
Requires a motor vehicle seller to check a used motor vehicle's vehicle identification number against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety recall database and to repair or replace all parts of the motor vehicle that are subject to a safety recall before advertising or offering the motor vehicle for sale or lease.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Consumer Justice)
Committee
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Support
33%
Oppose
67%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires car sellers in Oregon to check a used vehicle’s vehicle identification number (VIN) against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) database of safety recalls. Before advertising or offering a vehicle for sale or lease, sellers must repair or replace any parts affected by a recall. This aims to ensure that potential buyers are aware of and protected from vehicles with known safety issues.
Key provisions
- Sellers must check a vehicle’s VIN against the NHTSA recall database.
- Sellers must repair or replace recalled parts before advertising or selling the vehicle.
- The law applies to used motor vehicles, excluding commercial vehicles.
- The requirement takes effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.
- A violation of the law is considered an unlawful practice.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle sellers
- Consumers purchasing used vehicles
- The automotive industry
- Oregon residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a new requirement for sellers to address vehicle safety recalls before offering vehicles for sale.
- Specifically references the NHTSA database for recall checks.
- Creates a potential legal consequence (ORS 646.608) for non-compliance.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 3177 agree that the policy is crucial in protecting consumers from preventable injuries and financial burdens associated with purchasing a vehicle. By prioritizing public safety, the bill aims to ensure that vehicles are sold with addressed safety recalls, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and related costs. Proponents argue that requiring auto dealers to check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration VIN recall database when purchasing a vehicle is a necessary step in preventing these risks, as it allows for prompt repair of open recalls prior to advertising or selling the vehicle to consumers.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the bill express concerns about the potential consequences of increased transparency in private party sales. They argue that requiring sellers to disclose vehicle safety recall information may lead to buyers unknowingly purchasing recalled vehicles, resulting in devaluation when attempting to sell them through dealerships. Additionally, some that the proposed legislation would impose unnecessary and wasteful repairs on salvage vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls before sale, which could be impractical and financially burdensome for sellers.
Source: Testimony Summaries