TB 5-2330-378-14
2.
Explanation of terms.
The condition of
k . Serviceable.
an item which meets all the requirements
The improper use,
a. Abuse.
a n d performs the functions for which it
m a i n t e n a n c e , repair, or mishandling of
was originally intended.
warranted items that may cause the
waranty of those items to become void.
l.
S u p p l i e s . The end item and all
p a r t s and accessories furnished by the
b. A c c e p t a n c e date. The date the
c o n t r a c t o r , i n c l u d i n g related services
e q u i p m e n t is accepted (singing of Form
required by contract.
DD 250) into the Army's inventory by an
the
representative of
authorized
Warranty Control
m. WARCO.
Government.
O f f i c e which serves as the intermediary
between the troops owning the equipment
T h e supplier of
c. Contractor.
and TACOM.
equipment who enters into an agreement
directly with Government to furnish
n. Warranty claim. Action started
supplies.
b y the equipment user for authorized
w a r r a n t y repair or reimbursement.
Any condition or
d. D e f e c t .
c h a r a c t e r i s t i c in any supplies furnished
o. Warranty period. T i m e d u r i n g
by
the
contractor
that
is
not
in
which the warranty is in effect.
compliance with the requirements of the
contract.
p. W a r r a n t y start date. The date
The
t h e warranty is put into effect.
e . Failure. A part, component, or
w a r r a n t y start date will be the same as
e n d i t e m t h a t f a i l s t o p e r f o r m its
the equipment's acceptance date.
intended use.
3.
Coverage Specific.
A
recall.
Manufacturer's
f.
d e f e c t relating to design which requires
a. Type. This bulletin applies only
t h e manufacturer to repair or replace a
to the M870A1, 40 -Ton Semitrailer,
d e f e c t i v e part or assembly which may
2330-01-244-9245 which is
NSN
a f f e c t the operation or effective use of
American
Shoals
by
manufactured
t h e items.
Industries, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, under
Contract
DAAE07-85-C-J042.
g . Reimbursement. A
provision in
inspection
and
Notwithstanding
a warranty which allows the
Government
a c c e p t a n c e by the Government of the
to recover supply and/or
labor costs
supplies furnished under the contract the
incurred during the warranty
period.
contractor warrants that the supplies are
free from defects in design, material, and
maintenance
A
h. Repair.
w o r k m a n s h i p and will conform with the
service/action required to restore an
specifications and all other requirements
item to serviceable condition.
of this contract for a period of 15
months from date of acceptance as
Reparable. A n item that may
i.
shown on
economically
be
reconditioned or
Receiving Report (DD Form 250).
repaired for reuse.
A d d i t i o n a l l y , the contractor provides an
extended warranty to the Government for
R e p a i r Activity. The activity
the following:
j.
a u t h o r i z e d to perform repairs IAW the
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
Hutch Suspension Assembly -2 years
from date of vehicle
acceptance.
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