warranty coverage at a glance - dodge official site · 2003-07-11 · 6 c. towing costs are covered...
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DESCRIPTION 1 Yr/ 2 Yr/ 3 Yr/ 3 Yr/ 3 Yr/ 5 Yr/ 5 Yr/ 7 Yr/ 7 Yr/ 8 Yr/ 12,000 24,000 36,000 50,000 Unlmtd 50,000 100,000 70,000 100,000 80,000 Lifetime
Basic Limited Warranty Coverage
Special Extended Warranty Coverage
Powertrain Limited Warranty ($100 Deductible)
Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty: All Panels
Outer Panels
Federal Emission Warranty -Light Duty Truck
Federal Emission Warranty -Specified Components - Light Duty Truck
California Emission Warranty -Light Duty Truck
California Emission Warranty -Specified Components
Cummins Diesel EngineComponents Limited Warranty (IncludingCalifornia Medium Duty Diesel Emissions)($100 Deductible after 5 Years)
Federal Emission Warranty -Heavy Duty Truck
Noise Emission Warranty - Heavy Duty
WARRANTY COVERAGE AT A GLANCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Your Legal Rights UnderThese Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. What’s Covered Under DaimlerChrysler's Warranties2.1 Basic Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.2 Powertrain Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.3 Cummins Diesel Engine Limited Warranty . . . . . .102.4 Corrosion Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. What’s Not Covered3.1 Modifications Not Covered. . . . . . . . . . . . . 123.2 Environmental Factors Not Covered . . . . . . 133.3 Maintenance Costs Not Covered. . . . . . . . . . 133.4 Incidental and Consequential
Damages Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143.5 Racing Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.6 Certain Kinds of CorrosionNot Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.7 Other Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153.8 Total Loss, Salvage, Junk, or Scrap
Trucks Not Covered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.9 Restricted Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4. Other Terms of Your Warranties4.1 Exchanged Parts May Be Used in
Warranty Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184.2 Pre-Delivery Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.3 Production Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.4 Governing Law and Other Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. Emission Warranties Required by Law5.1 Federal Emission Warranty - Light
Duty Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.2 Emission Performance Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 215.3 Federal Emission Warranty - Heavy
Duty Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.4 California Emission Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245.5 Noise Emission Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
6. How to Get Warranty Service6.1 Where to Take Your Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366.2 Emergency Warranty Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . 386.3 Getting Service Under the Federal
Emission Performance Warranties . . . . . . . . 386.4 Getting Service Under the
California Emission Warranties . . . . . . . . 39
7. How to Deal with Warranty Problems7.1 Steps to Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427.2 Helpful Addresses and Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8. Optional Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9. Maintenance9.1 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489.2 Where to Go For Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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LEGAL RIGHTS
1. Your Legal Rights UnderThese Limited Warranties
The warranties contained in this booklet are the onlyexpress warranties that DaimlerChrysler Motors CompanyLLC ("DaimlerChrysler") makes for your truck. Thesewarranties give you specific legal rights. You may alsohave other rights that vary from state to state. Forexample, you may have some implied warranties, depend-ing on the state where your truck is registered:
• An “implied warranty of merchantability” means thatyour truck is reasonably fit for the general purpose forwhich it was sold.
• An “implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose”means that your truck is suitable for your special
purposes if those special purposes were specificallydisclosed to DaimlerChrysler itself — not merely to thedealer — before your purchase, and DaimlerChrysler —not just the dealer — told you the truck would be suitablefor that purpose.
These implied warranties are limited, to the extent allowedby law, to the time periods covered by the express writtenwarranties contained in this booklet.
If you use your truck primarily for business or commer-cial purposes, then these implied warranties do not applyand DaimlerChrysler completely disclaims them to theextent allowed by law. And the implied warranty of fitnessfor a particular purpose does not apply if your truck is usedfor racing, even if the truck is equipped for racing.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts, so the above limitations maynot apply to you.
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2. What's Covered UnderDaimlerChrysler's Warranties
2.1 Basic Limited Warranty
A. What’s Covered at No Cost to YouThe Basic Limited Warranty covers the cost of allparts and labor needed to repair any defective itemon your truck supplied by DaimlerChryslerCorporation that is defective in material, work-manship or factory preparation. There is no list ofcovered parts since the only exception is tires.You pay nothing for these repairs. These warrantyrepairs or adjustments — including all parts andlabor connected with them — will be made byyour dealer at no charge, using new or remanufac-tured parts.
WHAT'S COVERED UNDERDAIMLERCHRYSLER'S WARRANTIES
B. Items Covered by Other WarrantiesThe following are covered by separate warrantiesoffered by their makers. They are not covered by theBasic Limited Warranty:
• tires; or• items added or changed after the truck left
DaimlerChrysler Corporation's manufacturing plant,such as accessories or protection products, or itemschanged because of customization or van conver-sion.
Be sure you get a copy of any warranty that applies tothese items from your dealer, or from the maker of theproduct. You can find the tire warranty statements inyour Owner’s Literature Package.
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C. Towing Costs Are Covered Under CertainCircumstancesThe Basic Limited Warranty covers the cost of towingyour truck to the nearest Chrysler, Dodge or Jeepdealer if your truck can’t be driven because a coveredpart has failed.
D. When It BeginsThe Basic Limited Warranty begins on either of thefollowing dates, whichever is earlier:
• the date you take delivery of the truck; or• the date when the truck was first put into service —
for example, as a dealer “demo” or as aDaimlerChrysler Corporation company truck.
E. When It EndsThe Basic Limited Warranty lasts for 36 months fromthe date it begins or for 36,000 miles on the odometer,whichever occurs first. But the following items arecovered only for 12 months or for 12,000 miles on theodometer, whichever occurs first:
• brakes (rotors, pads, linings, and drums);• wiper blades;• clutch discs; and• windshield and rear window.
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F. Registration and Operation RequirementsThe Basic Limited Warranty covers your truck onlyif:
• it was built for sale in the U.S.;• it’s registered in the U.S.;• it’s driven mainly in the U.S. or Canada; and• it’s operated and maintained in the manner
described in your Owner’s Manual.
G. If Your Truck Leaves the United States(We Include U.S. Possessions and Territo-ries as Part of the United States for WarrantyPurposes):EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLYREQUIREDBY LAW, THERE IS NO WARRANTY COVER-AGE ON THIS TRUCK IF IT IS SOLD IN ORREGISTERED IN COUNTRIES OTHER THANTHE UNITED STATES.
This policy does not apply to trucks that havereceived authorization for export fromDaimlerChrysler. Dealers may not give authori-zation for export. You should consult an autho-rized dealer to determine this truck's warrantycoverage if you have any questions.
This policy does not apply to trucks registeredto U.S. government officials or military personnelon assignment outside of the United States.
2.2 Powertrain Limited Warranty
A. What’s Covered:The Powertrain Warranty covers the cost of allparts and labor needed (less a $100 deductible perrepair visit at the end of the 3 Year/36,000 MileBasic Limited Warranty) to repair a defectivepowertrain component listed in section 2.2.F
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• the date you've put more than 36, 000 miles onthe odometer.
D. When It EndsThe Powertrain Warranty lasts for 7 years from thedate your truck has been in-service or 70,000 miles onthe odometer, whichever occurs first
E. Some Commercial Vehicles Are Excluded:Vehicles placed in Police, Taxi, Limousine, Postal orAmbulance service are excluded from the 7 Year/70,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty and arecovered only under the 3 Year/36,000 Mile BasicLimited Warranty.
below on your truck supplied by DaimlerChryslerCorporation that is defective in material, work-manship or factory preparation.
B. Towing Costs Are CoveredThe Powertrain Warranty covers the cost oftowing your truck to the nearest Chrysler, Dodgeor Jeep dealer if your truck can’t be drivenbecause a covered part has failed.
C. When It BeginsThe Powertrain Warranty begins at the end of theBasic Limited Warranty, on either of the followingdates, whichever is earlier:
• the date your truck has been in service formore than 36 months; or
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F. Parts Covered:The Powertrain Warranty covers these parts andcomponents of your truck's powertrain:
Gasoline Engine: cylinder block and all internalparts; cylinder head assemblies; timing case, timingchain, timing belt, gears and sprockets; vibrationdamper; oil pump; water pump and housing; intakeand exhaust manifolds; flywheel with starter ringgear; core plugs; valve covers; oil pan; turbochargerhousing and internal parts; turbocharger wastegateactuator; supercharger; serpentine belt tensioner;seals and gaskets for listed components only.
Rear Wheel Drive: rear axle housing and allinternal parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; driveshaft assemblies; drive shaft center bearings;universal joints and yokes; seals and gaskets forlisted components only.
Diesel Engine: cylinder block and all internalparts; cylinder head assemblies; core plugs; fuelinjection pump and injectors; intake and exhaustmanifolds; oil pan; oil pump; timing gear drivebelts and/or chains and cover; turbocharger housingand internal parts; valve covers; water pump andhousing; seals and gaskets for listed componentsonly.
Transmission: transmission case and allinternal parts; torque converter; drive/flex plate;transmission range switch; transmission controlmodule; bell housing; oil pan; seals and gaskets forlisted components only.NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCHPARTS ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.
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Four-Wheel Drive (4X4): transfer case and allinternal parts; transfer case control module and shiftmode motor assembly; axle housing and all internalparts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; drive shaftsassemblies (front and rear); drive shaft center bearings;universal joints and yokes; disconnect housing assembly;seals and gaskets for the listed components only.
2.3 Cummins Diesel Engine LimitedWarranty
A. When It BeginsIf your truck is equipped with a Cummins DieselEngine, the Cummins Diesel Engine LimitedWarranty begins at the end of the 3/36 BasicLimited Warranty period, and covers the cost ofrepairing those parts of your truck engine listedin Section 2.3.B that are defective in materials,workmanship, or factory preparation.
B. Parts Covered for 7 Years or 100,000 MilesIn trucks equipped with a Cummins Diesel Engine,ONLY the following engine parts and componentsare covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first:
• cylinder block and all internal parts• cylinder head assemblies• core plugs• fuel injection pump & injectors• gaskets and seals for listed components• intake and exhaust manifold• oil pan• oil pump• timing gear drive belts and/or chains and cover
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• turbocharger housing and internal parts• valve covers• water pump and housing
A $100 deductible per repair visit applies afteryour truck has been in use for 5 years, regardlessof mileage.
2.4 Corrosion WarrantyA. Description of Coverage
This warranty covers the cost of all parts andlabor needed to repair or replace any sheet metalpanels that get holes from rust or other corrosion.If a hole occurs because of something other thancorrosion, this warranty does not apply. Cosmeticor surface corrosion — resulting, for example,
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from stone chips or scratches in the paint — isnot covered. For more details on what isn’tcovered by this warranty, see 3.6.
B. How Long It LastsThis warranty starts when your Basic LimitedWarranty begins under 2.1(D).
This warranty has two time-and-mileage limits:
• For sheet metal panels, the limit is 36 months,with no mileage limit.
• For an outer-body sheet metal panel — onethat is finish-painted and that someone cansee when walking around the truck — thelimits are 5 years or 100,000 miles on theodometer, whichever occurs first.
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3. What's Not Covered3.1 Modifications Not Covered
A. Some Modifications Don’t Void theWarranties But Aren’t CoveredCertain changes that you might make to yourtruck do not, by themselves, void the warrantiesdescribed in this booklet. Examples of some ofthese changes are:
• installing non-DaimlerChrysler MotorsCompany LLC ("DaimlerChrysler") parts,components, or equipment (such as a non-DaimlerChrysler radio or speed control); and
• using special non-DaimlerChrysler materials oradditives.
WHAT'S NOT COVERED
But your warranties don’t cover any part thatDaimlerChrysler didn’t supply or is not certified foruse on your truck. Nor do they cover the costs of anyrepairs or adjustments that might be caused orneeded because of the installation or use of non-DaimlerChrysler parts, components, equipment,materials, or additives.
Performance or racing parts are considered to benon-DaimlerChrysler parts. Repairs or adjustmentscaused by their use are not covered under yourwarranties.
Examples of the types of alterations not covered are:• installing accessories — except for genuine
DaimlerChrysler / MOPAR accessories installed byan authorized Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer;
• applying rustproofing or other protectionproducts; or
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WHAT'S NOT COVERED
3.2 Environmental Factors Not CoveredYour warranties don’t cover damage caused byenvironmental factors such as airborne fallout,chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, acid rain, androad hazards. Nor do your warranties cover damagecaused by hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sand-storms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
Your warranties do not cover conditions resultingfrom anything impacting the truck. This includescracks and chips in glass, scratches and chips inpainted surfaces, or damage from collision.
3.3 Maintenance Costs Not CoveredYour warranties don’t cover the costs of repairingdamage caused by poor or improper maintenance. Nordo they cover damage caused by the use of contami-nated fuels, or by the use of fuels, oils, lubricants,
• using any refrigerant that DaimlerChrysler orDaimlerChrysler Corporation has not approved.
B. Modifications That WILL Void YourWarrantiesThese actions will void your warranties:• disconnecting, tampering with, or altering the
odometer will void your warranties, unless yourrepairing technician follows the legal requirementsfor repairing or replacing odometers; or
• attaching any device that disconnects theodometer will also void your warranties.
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WHAT'S NOT COVERED
cleaners or fluids other than those recommended in yourOwner’s Manual.
The warranties don’t cover the costs of yourtruck’s normal or scheduled maintenance — the partsand services that all trucks routinely need. Some ofthese parts and services, which your warranties don’tcover, include:
• lubrication;• engine tune-ups;• replacing filters, coolant, spark plugs, bulbs, or
fuses (unless those costs result from a coveredrepair);
• cleaning and polishing; and• replacing worn wiper blades, worn brake pads
and linings, or clutch linings.
3.4 Incidental and ConsequentialDamages Not CoveredYour warranties don’t cover any incidental orconsequential damages connected with yourtruck’s failure, either while under warranty orafterward.
Examples of such damages include:
• lost time;• inconvenience;• the loss of the use of your truck;• the cost of rental trucks, gasoline, telephone,
travel, or lodging;• the loss of personal or commercial property; and• the loss of revenue.
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WHAT'S NOT COVERED
Some states don’t allow incidental or conse-quential damages to be excluded or limited, sothis exclusion may not apply to you.
3.5 Racing Not CoveredYour warranties don’t cover the costs of repairingdamage or conditions caused by racing, nor dothey cover the repair of any defects that are foundas the result of participating in a racing event.
3.6 Certain Kinds of Corrosion NotCoveredYour warranties don’t cover the following:
• corrosion caused by accident, damage, abuse,or truck alteration;
• surface corrosion caused by such things asindustrial fallout, sand, salt, hail, and stones;
• corrosion caused by the extensive or abnormaltransport of caustic materials like chemicals,acids, and fertilizers; and
• corrosion of special bodies, body conversions,or equipment not made or supplied byDaimlerChrysler Corporation or DaimlerChrysler.
3.7 Other ExclusionsYour warranties don’t cover the costs of repairingdamage or conditions caused by any of the following:
• fire or accident;• abuse or negligence;• misuse — for example, driving over curbs or
overloading;
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WHAT'S NOT COVERED
• tampering with the emission systems, or witha part that could affect the emission systems;
• use of used parts, even if they were originallysupplied by DaimlerChrysler (however, authorizedDaimlerChrysler or MOPAR remanufactured partsare covered);
• windshield or rear window damage from externalobjects;
• any changes made to your truck that don’tcomply with DaimlerChrysler Corporationspecifications; or
• using any fluid that doesn't meet the minimumrecommendations in your Owner's Manual.
3.8 Total Loss, Salvage, Junk, or ScrapTrucks Not CoveredA truck has no warranty coverage of any kind if:
• the truck is declared to be a total loss by aninsurance company;
• the truck is rebuilt after being declared to be atotal loss by an insurance company; or
• the truck is issued a certificate of title indicat-ing that it is designated as “salvage,” “junk,”“rebuilt,” “scrap,” or some similar word.
DaimlerChrysler will deny warranty coverage withoutnotice if it learns that a truck is ineligible for coveragefor any of these reasons.
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3.9 Restricted WarrantyYour warranties can also be restricted byDaimlerChrysler. DaimlerChrysler may restrict thewarranty on your truck if the truck is not properlymaintained, or if the truck is abused or neglected, andthe abuse or neglect interferes with the proper function-ing of the truck. If the warranty is restricted, coveragemay be denied or subject to approval byDaimlerChrysler before covered repairs are performed.
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OTHER TERMS OF YOUR WARRANTIES
Examples of the kinds of parts that might beserviced in this way are:
• engine assemblies;• transmission assemblies;• instrument cluster assemblies;• radios, tape and CD players;• speedometers; and• powertrain control modules.
To help control suspected ozone-depleting agents, theEPA requires the capture, purification, and reuse ofautomotive air-conditioning refrigerant gases. As aresult, a repair to the sealed portion of your air-conditioning system may involve the installation ofpurified reclaimed refrigerant.
4. Other Terms of YourWarranties
4.1 Exchanged Parts May Be Used inWarranty RepairsIn the interest of customer satisfaction,DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC("DaimlerChrysler") may offer exchange service onsome truck parts. This service is intended to reduce theamount of time your truck is not available for your usebecause of repairs. Parts used in exchange service maybe new, remanufactured, reconditioned, or repaired,depending on the part involved.
All exchange parts that might be used meet Daimler-Chrysler Corporation standards, and have the samewarranties as new parts.
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4.2 Pre-Delivery ServiceA defect in or damage to the mechanical, electrical,sheet-metal, paint, trim, and other components ofyour truck may have occurred at the factory or whileit was being shipped to the dealer.
Such a defect or damage is usually detected andcorrected at the factory. In addition, dealers mustinspect each truck before delivery. They repair anydefects or damage detected before the truck isdelivered to you.
4.3 Production ChangesDaimlerChrysler Corporation, DaimlerChrysler andits dealers reserve the right to make changes in trucksbuilt or sold by them at any time without incurringany obligation to make the same or similar changeson trucks previously built or sold.
OTHER TERMS OF YOUR WARRANTIES
4.4 Governing Law and Other TermsAll of the warranties, except for the FederalEmissions and noise warranty and the Califor-nia Emissions warranties, are made underMichigan law, and Michigan law will be used tointerpret them. Except to the extent allowed bylaw, punitive, exemplary or multiple damagesmay not be recovered. No person, includingDaimlerChrysler employees or dealers maymodify or waive any part of these warranties.
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5. Emission Warranties RequiredBy Law
5.1 Federal Emission Warranty - LightDuty Truck
A. Parts Covered for 2 Years or 24,000 MilesFederal law requires DaimlerChrysler MotorsCompany LLC ("DaimlerChrysler") to warrant thefollowing emissions parts for 2 years or 24,000miles, whichever occurs first. DaimlerChryslercovers all of these parts under the Basic LimitedWarranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first.
• Air system controls;• distributor and its components;
EMISSION WARRANTIES REQUIRED BY LAW
• electronic fuel injection system, includinginjector;
• evaporative-emission canister and controls;• exhaust manifold;• exhaust gas recirculation valve and control
system;• exhaust pipes (between exhaust manifold and
catalyst);• fuel cap and tank assembly, pump, and fuel
lines;• ignition coil and ignition module;• intake manifold;• on-board diagnostic-system components;• oxygen sensors;• positive crankcase-ventilation (PCV) valve or orifice;• secondary ignition wires;• spark plugs;
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• throttle body;• transmission-control module;• vacuum hoses, clamps, and fittings, as well as
tubing used for these components;• vacuum, temperature, altitude, speed, time-
sensitive valves, sensors, and switches used in thesecomponents and systems.
B. Parts Covered for 8 years or 80,000 milesIf your truck has one of the following parts, this FederalEmission Warranty covers that part for a period of 8years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
These limits are counted from the time when yourBasic Limited Warranty begins under 2.1(D). Thecovered parts are:
• catalytic converter; and• powertrain control module.
C. Additional Emission WarrantiesIf your truck is equipped with a CaliforniaCertified Emission Control System and isregistered in California, Massachusetts, Maineor Vermont, the California Emission War-ranty — described in Section 5.4 — alsoapplies.
5.2 Emission Performance WarrantyThis warranty supplements the federal warrantyunder 5.1. It lasts for 2 years or 24,000 miles onthe odometer, whichever occurs first. If your truckhas one of the following parts, catalytic converterand powertrain control module, this FederalEmission Warranty covers that part for a period of8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.These limits are counted from the time when yourBasic Limited Warranty begins under 2.1(D). The
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Emission Performance Warranty covers the cost ofrepairing or adjusting any components or parts thatmight be needed for your truck to pass FederalEmission Standards for a federally approved state orlocal emissions test, but only if:
• your truck has failed a federally approved stateor local emissions test;
• your truck has been maintained and operatedproperly up until it fails such a test; and
• you face a real penalty — for example, a fine orthe loss of the use of your truck — because thetruck has failed the test.
Section 6.3 explains how to get service under thiswarranty.
5.3 Federal Emission Warranty - HeavyDuty Truck
A. Parts Covered for 5 Years or 50,000 MilesHeavy duty trucks are trucks over 10,000 GVW(designated by an "M" in the 4th position of thetruck identification number); or any truck equippedwith a heavy duty gasoline or diesel engine(designated by a "5, 6, 7 or W" in the 8th positionof the truck identification number).
Federal law requires DaimlerChrysler to warrantthe following emissions parts for 5 years or 50,000miles, whichever occurs first.
• Air system controls;• catalytic converter;
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• distributor and its components;• electronic fuel injection system, including
injector;• evaporative-emission canister and controls;• exhaust manifold;• exhaust gas recirculation valve and control
system;• exhaust pipes (between exhaust manifold and
catalyst);• fuel cap and tank assembly, pump, and fuel
lines;• ignition coil and ignition module;• intake manifold;• on-board diagnostic-system components;• oxygen sensors;• positive crankcase-ventilation (PCV) valve or orifice;
• powertrain control module;• secondary ignition wires;• spark plugs;• throttle body;• transmission-control module;• vacuum hoses, clamps, and fittings, as well as
tubing used for these components;• vacuum, temperature, altitude, speed, time-
sensitive valves, sensors, and switches used in these components and systems.
B. Parts Covered for 5 Years or 100,000 MilesDiesel equipped heavy duty trucks, as described in 5.3(A), have a separate diesel engine Emission Warrantywhich covers the following items for 5 years or100,000 miles. These limits are counted from thetime when your Basic Limited Warranty begins under2.1 (D). The covered parts are:
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5.4 California Emission Warranty
Light/Medium Duty Trucks Equipped WithGasoline Engines
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations (AppliesOnly to Trucks Certified for Sale and Registered inthe State of California)The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explainthe emission control system warranty on your 2003 modeltruck. In California, new motor trucks must be designed,built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smogstandards. DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC("DaimlerChrysler") must warrant the emission controlsystem on your truck for the periods of time listed belowprovided there has been no abuse, neglect or impropermaintenance of your truck.
• exhaust manifold• fuel injection system• injector• intake manifold, and• turbocharger.
NOTE: The Performance Warranty 5.2 does notapply to heavy duty cycle engine equipped trucks.
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Your emission control system may include parts suchas the fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalyticconverter, and powertrain control module. Also includedmay be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-relatedassemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, DaimlerChryslerwill repair your truck at no cost to you, including diagnosis,parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE
For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever firstoccurs:
1. If your truck fails a Smog Check inspection, all neces-sary repairs and adjustments will be made byDaimlerChrysler to ensure that your truck passes the
inspection. This is your emission control systemPERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2. If any emission-related part on your truck is defective,the part will be repaired or replaced byDaimlerChrysler. This is your short-term emissioncontrol system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
1. If an emission-related part listed in this warrantybooklet specially noted with coverage for 7 years or70,000 miles is defective, the part will be repaired orreplaced by DaimlerChrysler. This is your long-termemission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
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5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
-- As the truck owner, you are responsible for theperformance of the required maintenance listedin your owner's manual. DaimlerChrysler recom-mends that you retain all receipts covering mainte-nance on your truck, but DaimlerChrysler cannotdeny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or foryour failure to ensure the performance of all sched-uled maintenance.
-- You are responsible for presenting your truck to aChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer as soon as a problemexists. The warranty repairs should be completed ina reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
-- As the truck owner, you should also be aware thatDaimlerChrysler may deny your warranty coverage if
your truck or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rightsand responsibilities, you should contact theDaimlerChrysler National Customer Relations at(800) 992-1997 or the California Air Resources Board atPO Box 8001, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.
A. Parts and Performance Covered for 3 Yearsor 50,000 Miles, Whichever Occurs FirstCalifornia law requires DaimlerChrysler to warrant thatif any emission-related part on your truck is defective,DaimlerChrysler will repair or replace the part. Therepair or replacement will be made at no charge to youfor diagnosis, parts or labor. Any other parts damagedby the failure of a defective part will also be repaired orreplaced.
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5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.In addition, if your truck fails a smog check
inspection, DaimlerChrysler will make all necessaryrepairs and adjustments to ensure that your truckpasses the inspection. Your emission control system may include partssuch as the fuel injection system, ignition system,catalytic converter and powertrain control module.Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors andother emission-related assemblies.
B. Parts Covered for 7 Years or 70,000 Miles,
Whichever Occurs FirstDaimlerChrysler also warrants that every part listedbelow — if installed as original equipment — is freefrom defects. These parts are:
• ABS control module - 8.0L EWA• exhaust manifold - 8.0L EWA• fuel injector - 5.7L EZA• fuel pressure reg/fuel filter - 3.7 EKG, 4.7L EVA,
8.0L EWA• fuel pump - 5.7L EZA, 5.9L EML, 8.0L EWA• fuel tank• fuel tank assembly - 5.7L EZA• intake manifold - 5.7L EZA, 5.9L EML, 8.0L EWA• throttle body - 5.7L EZA
Where parts are scheduled for replacement as requiredmaintenance, this warranty applies until the first scheduledmaintenance point listed in the owner's manual.
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C. Parts Covered for 8 Years or 80,000 Miles,Whichever Occurs First(See Federal Emission Warranty 5.1.B).
• catalytic converter• powertrain control module
D. Getting Service Under This WarrantySection 6.4 explains how to get service under thiswarranty.
Diesel Engine Medium Duty Trucks
Products WarrantedThis Emission Control System Warranty applies to DieselEngine Medium Duty Trucks certified with the CaliforniaAir Resources Board beginning with the 2003 model year,marketed by DaimlerChrysler, and registered in Californiafor use in Medium Duty Vehicle applications.
Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsThe California Air Resources Board and DaimlerChryslerCorporation, are pleased to explain the emission controlsystem warranty on your 2003 truck. In California, newmotor vehicles, must be designed, built, and equipped tomeet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.DaimlerChrysler must warrant the emission control systemon your truck for the periods of time listed below providedthere has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenanceon your truck.
Your emission control system may include parts such asthe fuel injection system and engine electronic controlmodule. Also included may be hoses, connectors and otheremission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, DaimlerChryslerwill repair your truck at no cost to you including diagnosis,parts and labor.
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MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE
For 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
1. If an emission-related part on your truck is defective,the part will be repaired or replaced by DaimlerChrysler.This is your SHORT-TERM EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
1. Where a warrantable condition exists on a long-termemission-related part, DaimlerChrysler will repair yourtruck at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts andlabor. This is your LONG-TERM EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM DEFECTS WARRANTY.
5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:As the truck owner, you are responsible for the perfor-mance of the required maintenance listed in yourowner's manual. DaimlerChrysler recommends thatyou retain all receipts covering maintenance on yourtruck, but DaimlerChrysler cannot deny warranty solelyfor the lack of receipts or for your failure to substantiatethe performance of all scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your truck to aChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer as soon as a problemexists. The warranty repairs should be completed in areasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
As the truck owner, you should also be aware thatDaimlerChrysler may deny you warranty coverage ifyour truck or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights,
and responsibilities, you should contact theDaimlerChrysler National Customer Relations at(800) 992-1997 or the California Air Resources Board atPO Box 8001, El Monte, CA 91734-8001.
A warranted part which is scheduled for replacement asrequired maintenance is warranted up to the first scheduledreplacement point.
Prior to the expiration of the applicable warranty, Ownermust give notice of any warranted emission control failureto an authorized Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer and deliverthe truck to such facility for repair.
Owner is responsible for incidental costs such as:communication expenses, meals, lodging incurred byOwner or employee of Owner as a result of a WarrantableCondition.
Owner is responsible for "downtime" expenses, cargodamage, fines, all applicable taxes, all business costs, andother losses resulting from a warrantable condition.
Coverage
LONG-TERM EMISSION-RELATED PARTS:Intake Manifold Turbocharger Charge Air CoolerFuel System Oxidation Catalyst
Fuel PumpInjectors
Electronic Control Module
SHORT-TERM EMISSION-RELATED PARTS:A warranted part is any part which can affect emissions.
Replacement PartsDaimlerChrysler recommends that any service parts usedfor maintenance, repair or replacement of emission controlsystems be new, genuine DaimlerChrysler / MOPAR orDaimlerChrysler / MOPAR approved rebuilt parts andassemblies, and that the truck be serviced by an authorized
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5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer. The owner may elect tohave maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissioncontrol parts performed by a facility other than an autho-rized Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer and may elect to useparts other than new genuine DaimlerChrysler / MOPARor DaimlerChrysler / MOPAR approved rebuilt parts andassemblies for such maintenance, replacement or repair;however, the cost of such service or parts and subsequentfailures resulting from such service or parts will not becovered under this emission control system warranty,except for Emergency Repairs as described below.
DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC'sResponsibilitiesThe warranty coverage begins when the truck is deliveredto the ultimate purchaser.
Repairs and service will be performed by any authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer using new, genuineDaimlerChrysler / MOPAR or DaimlerChrysler / MOPARapproved rebuilt parts and assemblies. DaimlerChryslerwill repair any of the emission control parts found byDaimlerChrysler to be defective without charge for partsor labor (including diagnosis which results in determina-tion that there has been a failure of a warranted emissioncontrol part).
Emergency RepairsIn the case of an emergency where an authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer is not available, repairsmay be performed by any available repair location or byany individual using any replacement parts. A part notbeing available within 30 days or a repair not beingcomplete within 30 days constitutes an emergency.DaimlerChrysler will reimburse the owner for expenses(including diagnosis), not to exceed the manufacturer's
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5.4 California Emission Warranty Contd.suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced andlabor charges based on the manufacturer's recommendedtime allowance for the warranty repair and the geographi-cally appropriate hourly labor rate. Replaced parts andpaid invoices must be presented to the DaimlerChryslerCustomer Center as a condition of reimbursement foremergency repairs not performed by a Chrysler, Dodgeor Jeep authorized dealer.
Warranty LimitationsDaimlerChrysler is not responsible for failures or damageresulting from what DaimlerChrysler determines to beabuse or neglect, including, but not limited to: operationwithout adequate coolants or lubricants; overfueling;overspeeding; lack of maintenance of cooling, lubricatingor intake systems; improper storage, starting, warm-up,run-in or shut down practices; unauthorized modifica-
tions to the engine. DaimlerChrysler is also not responsiblefor failures caused by incorrect oil or fuel or by water, dirtor other contaminants in the fuel or oil.
DaimlerChrysler is not responsible for failures resultingfrom improper repair or the use of parts which are notgenuine DaimlerChrysler / MOPAR or DaimlerChrysler /MOPAR approved parts.
DaimlerChrysler is not responsible for the material andlabor costs of emission control parts and assembliesreplaced during Scheduled Maintenance of the truck asspecified in the Owner's Manual.
THIS WARRANTY, TOGETHER WITH THE EX-PRESS COMMERCIAL WARRANTIES ARE THESOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES MADE BYDAIMLERCHRYSLER. THERE ARE NO OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR-TICULAR PURPOSE.
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5.5 Noise Emission Warranty - HeavyDuty Truck
A. Description of CoverageDaimlerChrysler warrants that this vehicle as manu-factured by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, wasdesigned, built and equipped to conform to allapplicable U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations at thetime it left DaimlerChrysler Corporation's control. This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, builtand equipped by DaimlerChrysler Corporation,and is not limited to any particular part, component orsystem of the vehicle manufactured by DaimlerChryslerCorporation. Defects in design, assembly or in any part,component or system of the vehicle as manufacturedby DaimlerChrysler Corporation, which, at the time itleft DaimlerChrysler Corporation's control, caused noiseemissions to exceed Federal standards, are covered bythis warranty for the life of the vehicle.
B. Products WarrantedAll vehicles built over 10,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle WeightRating and manufactured for sale and use in the UnitedStates are required to comply with the FederalGovernment's Exterior Noise Regulations. Thesevehicles can be identified by the Noise Emission ControlLabel located in the operator's compartment.
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C. Tampering with Noise Control SystemProhibitedFederal law prohibits the following acts or thecausing thereof:
• the removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson, other than for purposes of maintenance,repair, or replacement, of any device or element ofdesign incorporated into any new vehicle for thepurpose of noise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse; or
• the use of the vehicle after such device or elementof design has been removed or rendered inopera-tive by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tamperingare the acts listed below:
AIR CLEANER• removal of the air cleaner;• inverting the air cleaner lid; or• removal of the air ducting.
AIR INJECTION SYSTEM• removal of the air pump filter canister or canister lid;• removal of the air pump filter elements from the
canister; or• disconnection, removal, or plugging of any hose or
tube of the air injection system.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM• removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the muffler or tailpipe.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM• removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch; or• removal of the fan shroud.
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6. How to Get Warranty Service
6.1 Where to Take Your Truck
A. In the United States (We Include U.S.Possessions and Territories as Part of theUnited States for Warranty Purposes):Warranty service must be done by an authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer. We stronglyrecommend that you take your truck to yourSelling Dealer. They know you and your truckbest, and are most concerned that you get promptand high quality service. If you move within theUnited States, warranty service may be requestedfrom any authorized Chrysler, Dodge or Jeepdealer.
B. In Canada and Mexico:If you are traveling temporarily in Canada orMexico, and your truck remains registered in theUnited States, your DaimlerChrysler warranty stillapplies. Service may be requested at any authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealership.
C. In a Foreign Country Outside of NorthAmerica:If you are traveling temporarily outside of NorthAmerica, and your truck remains registered in theUnited States:
• You should take your truck to an authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer. They should giveyou the same warranty service you receive in theUnited States.
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• If the authorized dealership charges you for repairswhich you feel should be covered under yourwarranty, please get a detailed receipt for the workdone. Make sure that this receipt lists all warrantyrepairs and parts that were involved. (This receiptwill be similar to the one used by the dealer whonormally services your truck.)• When your truck returns to the United States,contact the DaimlerChrysler Customer AssistanceCenter (section 7.2) for reimbursement consider-ation. You will normally need to provide a copy ofthe receipt, your truck registration and any other rel-evant documents.• Reimbursement will not be considered if thetruck does not return to the United States.
D. If You Move:If you move to another country, be sure to contactthe DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center(section 7.2) and the customs department of thedestination country before you move. Vehicleimportation rules vary considerably from country tocountry. You may be required to present documen-tation of your move to DaimlerChrysler in order tocontinue your warranty coverage. You may also berequired to obtain documentation fromDaimlerChrysler in order to register your truck inyour new country.
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E. Notice:If your truck is registered outside of the UnitedStates, and you have not followed the procedure setout above, your truck will no longer be eligible forwarranty coverage of any kind. (Trucks registeredto United States government officials or militarypersonnel on assignment outside of the U.S. willcontinue to be covered.)
6.2 Emergency Warranty RepairsIf you have an emergency and have to get a warrantyrepair made by someone other than an authorizedChrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer, follow the reimburse-ment procedure in 6.1(C).
6.3 Getting Service Under the FederalEmission Performance Warranties
A. What to DoIf your truck has failed an emissions test de-scribed in 5.2:
• Take it to an authorized Chrysler, Dodgeor Jeep dealer as soon as possible.
• Give the service representative the printoutshowing that your truck failed the test.
• If possible, bring all service receipts,maintenance logs, and records proving thatyour truck has been properly maintained,since you may be required to show them.
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B. Further Steps You Can Take, and How toGet More InformationIf you think your dealer has wrongly denied youemission-warranty coverage, follow the steps de-scribed in 7.1. DaimlerChrysler will reply to you inwriting within 30 days after receiving your complaint(or within the time limit required by local or state law).If the owner is not notified within 30 days that aperformance warranty claim is denied, the manufac-turer must repair the truck free of charge.
If you want more information about getting serviceunder the Federal Emission Warranty or the Perfor-mance Warranty, or if you want to report what youthink is a violation of these warranties, you cancontact:
Manager, Certification and ComplianceDivision (6405J), Warranty ClaimsEnvironmental Protection AgencyAriel Rios Building1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, D. C. 20460
6.4 Getting Service Under the CaliforniaEmission Warranty
A. What to Do If You Fail a Smog CheckIf a truck fails a state Smog Check test during thecoverage period, DaimlerChrysler will repair thetruck so that it will pass a State Smog Check re-test. The owner should take the truck to anyauthorized Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer for
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warranty repairs and give a copy of the failed SmogCheck test report to the dealer. If the owner is notnotified within 30 days that a performance warrantyclaim is denied, the manufacturer must repair the truckfree of charge.
B. What to Do to Get Warranty ServiceTo get warranty service -- even if you're traveling --take your truck to any Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer.(DaimlerChrysler recommends that you take your truckto a dealer who sells the same make of truck as yours.)That dealer will perform any warranty service withoutcharging you for diagnosis, parts or labor.
C. Emergency Emission Warranty ServiceIf you need emergency service under this warranty anda Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealer is not readily avail-able, you may have your truck repaired by anyone using
any brand of repair parts. However, DaimlerChryslerCorporation recommends that you do the followingbefore having repairs made:
• Contact the DaimlerChrysler Customer Center andask for help with emission warranty service. (You'llfind the address and telephone number of theCustomer Center at 7.2.)
• The Customer Center will recommend anauthorized servicing dealer or help you find aqualified independent servicing dealer.
• If you are going to have to use an independentservicing dealer, make arrangements during yourfirst contact with the Customer Center for gettingreimbursed for emergency repairs (includinglabor and diagnosis). You will need to get and keepthe replaced parts, as well as the original invoicemarked "paid".
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• You should review with the Customer Center anyquestions you have about the emission warranty.
Reimbursement for parts will be based onDaimlerChrysler's suggested retail price. Reimburse-ment for labor will be based on DaimlerChrysler'srecommended time allowance for the repair and on theappropriate hourly labor rate in the geographic areawhere you had the work done.
Before DaimlerChrysler will reimburse you foremergency repairs under this warranty, you will have toprovide DaimlerChrysler with details on why thesituation was an emergency and why dealer service wasunavailable. Under this warranty, an emergency occursif a part will not be available within 30 days or if arepair can't be completed within 30 days.
D. How to Get More InformationIf you want more information about getting serviceunder the California Emission Warranty, you cancontact one of the following:
DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLCNational Customer Relations(800) 992-1997
California Air Resources BoardPO Box 8001El Monte, California 91734-8001
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7. How to Deal with WarrantyProblems
7.1 Steps to Take
A. In GeneralNormally, warranty problems can be resolvedby your dealer’s sales or service departments.That’s why you should always talk to yourdealer’s service manager or sales manager first.But if you’re not satisfied with your dealer’sresponse to your problem, DaimlerChryslerMotors Company LLC ("DaimlerChrysler")recommends that you do the following:
Step 1: Discuss your problem with the owneror general manager of the dealership.
Step 2: If your dealership still can’t resolve theproblem, contact the DaimlerChrysler CustomerCenter. You’ll find the address at 7.2.
B. What DaimlerChrysler Corporation Will DoOnce you have followed the two steps described in7.1(A), a DaimlerChrysler representative atDaimlerChrysler headquarters will review yoursituation. If it’s something that DaimlerChrysler canhelp you with, DaimlerChrysler will provide yourdealer with all the information and assistancenecessary to resolve the problem. Even ifDaimlerChrysler can’t help you, DaimlerChryslerwill acknowledge your contact and explainDaimlerChrysler's position.
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C. If Your Problem Still Isn’t Resolved ForCustomers Residing in Arkansas, Idaho,Kentucky and Minnesota ONLY:If you can’t resolve your warranty problem afterfollowing the two steps described in 7.1(A), and youlive in Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky or MinnesotaONLY, you can contact the DaimlerChrysler MotorsCompany LLC Customer Arbitration Process in yourarea.
The Process is not available for residents of otherstates. You may obtain a brochure describingDaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC's CustomerArbitration Process, including an application, bycalling 1-800-992-1997. This service is strictlyvoluntary, and you may submit your dispute directlyto the Customer Arbitration Process (CAP) at nocost. The CAP is administered by an independentdispute settlement organization and may be con-tacted in writing at the following address:
National Center for Dispute SettlementDaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC
Customer Arbitration ProcessP.O. Box 560208
Dallas, TX 75356-0208
The CAP reviews only truck disputes involvingDaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC("DaimlerChrysler") Limited Warranty or aDaimlerChrysler Mopar Part Limited Warranty on aDaimlerChrysler Corporation truck. The CAP does notreview disputes involving the sale of a new or usedtruck, personal injury/property damage claims, disputesrelating to design of the truck or part, or disputes whichare already the subject of litigation.
The CAP will need the following information fromyou: 1) Legible copies of all documents and repairorders relevant to your case, 2) Truck identification
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number of your truck, 3) A brief description of yourunresolved concern, 4) The identity of your servic-ing/selling dealer, 5) The date(s) of repair(s) andmileage at the time, 6) Current mileage, and 7) Adescription of the action you expect to resolve your
concern.
Upon receipt of your request:• The National Center for Dispute Settlement(NCDS) will acknowledge receipt of your request, bymail, within ten (10) days, and advise you whether ornot your dispute is within the jurisdiction of theProcess.• When your request is within jurisdiction NCDS willrequest DaimlerChrysler and the dealer to presenttheir side of the dispute. You will receive copies oftheir responses.
• While your dispute is pending NCDS orDaimlerChrysler may contact you to see if your casecan be settled by agreement. If a settlement is offeredto you, DaimlerChrysler will ask you to sign a formthat contains that settlement. Your case will then beclosed. There is no requirement for you to participatein this settlement process.• If you requested an oral hearing, a decision-makerwill contact you to arrange a convenient time andplace for a hearing. Usually, this will be at a dealer-ship near you.• If you request a documents-only review, an NCDSpanel will review and decide your case. Neither you,the dealer nor DaimlerChrysler need be present.• NCDS will send you a written Statement ofDecision. This statement will include the decision,any action to be taken by the dealer orDaimlerChrysler and the time by which the action
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must be taken. The decision will be binding on thedealer and DaimlerChrysler but not on you unless youaccept the decision.• If any action is required on the part of the dealer orDaimlerChrysler you will be contacted within ten (10)days after the date by which the dealer orDaimlerChrysler must act to determine whetherperformance has been rendered.• The entire dispute settlement process will normallytake no longer than 40 days.• The CAP dispute settlement procedure does not takethe place of any state or Federal legal remediesavailable to you. Whether or not you decide to submityour dispute to the Process, you are free to pursueother legal remedies.
D. Notice Under State Lemon LawsSome states have laws allowing you to get areplacement truck or a refund of the truck’spurchase price under certain circumstances. Theselaws vary from state to state. If your state lawallows, DaimlerChrysler requires that you firstnotify us in writing of any service difficulty thatyou may have experienced so that we can have achance to make any needed repairs before you areeligible for remedies provided by these laws.In all other states, we ask that you give us writtennotice of any service difficulty. Send your writtennotice to the DaimlerChrysler Customer Center atthe address in 7.2.
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7.2 Helpful Addresses and TelephoneNumbersHere are the addresses and telephone numbers ofDaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC customer-service centers that can help you wherever you happento be. Contact the one that covers your area:
• In the United States:DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLCCustomer Center
P.O. Box 21-8004Auburn Hills, Michigan 48321-8004Phone: (800) 992-1997
• In Canada:DaimlerChrysler Canada, Inc.Customer Service
Chrysler CentreP.O. Box 1621Windsor, Ontario N9A-4H6Phone: (800) 465-2001
• In Mexico, contact the Customer RelationsOffice for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge truck at:
1240 Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma Av.Santa Fe, C.P. 05109Deleg. Cuajimalpa, MexicoPhone (in Mexico): (015) 5081-7568Phone (outside Mexico): (800) 505-1300
• In Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands:CustomerServiceChrysler International Services, S.A.Box 191857San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-1857Phone: (787) 782-5757Fax: (787) 782-3345
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8.Optional Service Contract
DaimlerChrysler Motor Company LLC's orDaimlerChrysler Service Contract Company LLC'soptional service contracts offer valuable protectionagainst repair costs when these warranties don’t apply.They complement but don’t replace the warrantycoverages outlined in this booklet. Several plans areavailable, covering various time-and-mileage periodsand various sets of components. (Service contractsaren’t available if you live in a U.S. possession orterritory.) Ask your dealer for details.
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9.Maintenance
9.1 General InformationIt’s your responsibility to properly maintain andoperate your new truck. Follow the instructionscontained in the General and Scheduled MaintenanceService guidelines in your Owner’s Manual. Regular,scheduled maintenance is essential to trouble-freeoperation. If there is a dispute between you andDaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC("DaimlerChrysler") concerning your maintenance ofyour truck, DaimlerChrysler will require you toprovide proof that your vehicle was properly main-tained.
For your convenience, DaimlerChrysler has pre-pared a Maintenance Logbook which is included inyour Owner's Literature Package. You should use thisMaintenance Logbook to keep track of scheduledmaintenance, either by routinely having the repairsentered in your Maintenance Logbook, or by keeping
receipts or other documentation of work you’ve haddone on your truck in your Maintenance Logbook.
9.2 Where to Go For MaintenanceDaimlerChrysler recommends that youreturn to the dealer from whom you bought yourtruck for all maintenance service both during andafter the warranty periods. Although you can getwarranty service from any dealer who sells yourparticular make, returning to your selling dealer willhelp ensure that all your service needs are met andthat you're completely satisfied. The dealershiptechnicians are specifically trained to proficientlyperform maintenance and repair procedures on yourDaimlerChrysler Corporation truck.
Authorized Dodge dealers will help ensure that allyour service needs are met and that you’re completelysatisfied.
DaimlerChrysler strongly recommends you usegenuine DaimlerChrysler / MOPAR parts to maintainyour truck.
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