2. Explanation of terms.
i. Reparable. An item that may be reconditioned or
economically repaired for reuse.
a. Abuse. The improper use, maintenance, repair,
or mishandling of warranted items that may cause the
j. Repair/User Activity. The activity authorized to
warranty of those items to become void.
perform repairs in accordance with (IAW) the
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
b. Acceptance date. The acceptance date for the
vehicle is as annotated on the DD Form 250, Material
k. Serviceable. The condition of an item which
Receiving and Inspection Report.
meets all the requirements and performs the functions for
which it was originally intended.
c. Contractor. Intergy, Inc. Anvil Attachments,
10100 Brecksville Rd., P. O. Box 418051, Brecksville,
l. Supplies. The end item and all parts and
OH 44141-3206.
accessories furnished by the contractor.
d. Defect. Any condition or characteristic in any
m. WARCO. Warranty Control Office which serves
supplies furnished by the contractor not in compliance
as the intermediary between the troops owning the
with the requirements of the contract or does not function
equipment and TACOM.
as intended.
n. Warranty.
A written agreement between a
e. Failure. A part, component, or end item that fails
contractor and the Government which outlines the rights
to perform its intended use.
and obligations of both parties for defective supplies.
f. Manufacturer's recall.
o. Warranty Claim.
Action started by the
equipment user for authorized warranty repair or
reimbursement.
(1) Safety recall. An item is recalled to repair or
replace a defective part or assembly which may affect
3. Coverage Specific.
safety.
This bulletin applies only to the Bucket, Clamshell,
(2) Service recall. An item is recalled to repair or
replace a defective part(s) or assembly which does not
FSCM 9Y918 which is manufactured by Intergy, Inc.,
affect the safe use of this item.
Brecksville, OH under contract DAAE07-87-C-0153. After
inspection and acceptance by the Government of the end
g. Reimbursement. A provision in a warranty
item and supplies furnished under the contract, the
which allows the Government to recover supply and/or
contractor warrants the Clamshell Bucket will be free from
labor costs incurred during the warranty period.
defects in material and workmanship for a period of eight
(8) months from the date of Government acceptance of
each bucket, as evidenced in the acceptance block of the
h. Repair. A maintenance service/action required
DD Form 250.
to restore an item to serviceable condition.
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