§ Â 4904. Liability for transportation damages.

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Delaware Code › Title 6 › Chapter 49 › Section 4904

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(a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, the manufacturer is liable for all damages to motor vehicles before delivery to a carrier or transporter.

(b) If a new motor vehicle dealer determines the method of transportation, the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier.

(c) In every other instance, the risk of loss remains with the manufacturer until such time as the new motor vehicle dealer or a designee accepts the vehicle from the carrier.

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