Harger v. Caterpillar, Inc.

¶ 1. The issue here is whether a manufacturer of component parts of a motor vehicle is subject to the Lemon Law. Wisconsin Stat. § 218.01(1)(L) (1997-98) 1 defines the type of manufacturer who is liable under the Lemon Law. We hold that a manufacturer of component parts who ships the completed part to the automobile manufacturer is not liable imder the statute. We affirm the trial court's dismissal of this case.

¶ 2. Clyde W. Harger purchased a 1992 Peterbilt Model 379 Tractor from Peterbilt of Wisconsin, Inc. Caterpillar, Inc., made the engine contained in Hanger's tractor. Peterbilt…