What must the seller do if they believe the odometer reading has rolled over?

When a seller believes that the odometer reading has rolled over, it is essential to indicate "Mileage in Excess of Mechanical Limits" (EML). This is a crucial step because it informs potential buyers that the odometer has not accurately reflected the vehicle's true mileage due to its mechanical limitations. Odometer rollovers can falsely suggest that a vehicle has fewer miles than it actually does, leading buyers to make uninformed decisions.

By marking the odometer reading as EML, the seller is not only complying with legal requirements but also ensuring transparency in the sales process. This helps protect consumers from potential fraud and sets clear expectations about the car's usage history.

While other actions, such as notifying verbally or marking the disclosure differently, might convey some information, they do not satisfy the specific legal requirement of indicating the odometer status accurately. Filling out a separate form can also be required in some cases, but it does not replace the necessity of accurately marking the odometer's status as excessive mileage.