placing the engine on boards and covering it with
Warren, MI 48090
canlvas would provide simple, but needed, protec-
Wait for further instructions.
tion so that the contractor can readily inspect it to
f. Oshkosh Corporation has 16 working hours
validate the claim. Do not dispose of the defective
after the receipt of your written notification to ship
part unless specifically instructed to do so by the
warranted parts, if in stock, or 14 days after re-
Oshkosh Corporation or TARCOM. Also, do not
ceipt of your written notification, if not in stock.
return the defective part to the Oshkosh Corpora-
(OCONUS users, see para 7). If after a reasonable
tion unless specifically instructed to do so by them.
length of time you do not receive your parts, follow
the procedure given in e above.
7. Procedures for OCONUS. Follow the warranty
g. For each item obtained from the Oshkosh Cor-
claim procedures outlined in this bulletin. Your
poration, follow the same actions stated in parag-
obligation to contact a dealership or notify
raph 5e to establish an appropriate demand his-
Oshkosh Corporation, and their requirements in
tory on the items.
response to your contact, are the same as previ-
h. In making your own repairs, you may be re-
ously stated in this bulletin. However, the follow-
quired to return the defective part to the contrac-
ing information must be brought to the attention
tor per instructions. If so, drain the defective part,
of OCONUS users:
if applicable, and tag with a DA Form 2402 (Ex-
a. Oshkosh Corporation pays the shipping cost
change Tag) prepared in accordance with section
for serviceable replacement parts from the plant to
V. Wrap and securely package the part to prevent
the port of embarkation (POE), and the return of
f u r t h e r damage. S i n c e the contractor may
defective parts from the POE to the plant. The
examine the returned part to determine if there is
Government pays the shipping cost from the POE
a warranted defect, it is important that the part be
to you and vice versa. All shipments will be via
securely wrapped and promptly returned to the
surface freight.
contractor, as required. Return the part with copy
b. Make sure that your correct DODAAC number
3 of the prepared DA Form 2407, to TARCOM
is marked clearly and legibly on your DA Form
(DRSTA-MTC) as shown in e above. The contractor
2407. This is very important in the processing of
will bear the transportation cost of shipping the
your claim and in getting your warranty replace-
defective part within CONUS from your original
ment part to you as quickly as possible.
vehicle delivery point to the plant, and the return
c. Replacement parts, and/or disposition instruc-
shipment of the serviceable part from the plant to
tions for defective parts, must be furnished by the
the original vehicle delivery point. All shipments
contractor as soon as possible, but not longer than
will be via surface freight. It is equally important
90 days after dispatch of your written notification.
that the defective part be reasonably protected
If the contractor fails to meet this time frame,
while awaiting disposition instructions. As an
follow the instructions given in paragraph 6e. It is
example, you would not leave an engine in the
important that you keep the defective part on hand
open, exposed to the weather. This could jeopar-
until disposition instructions are received.
dize the Government's warranty claim. Perhaps
Section III. WARRANTY TERMS
8. General Vehicle Warranty. As a matter of general
ted for 100,000 miles. This warranty does not apply
policy, except in the case of a vehicle placed in
to replacement of maintenance items such as fil-
depot storage, the contractor warrants the vehicle
ters, belts, and air cleaners. Those accessories
which are mounted on the engine, and supplied by
to be free from defects in material and workman-
the engine manufacturer, are warranted for 24
ship for a period of 15 months from date of accep-
months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
tance, as shown on the DD Form 250, Material
Inspection and Receiving Report) or 15,000 miles of
b. The transmission is warranted for 100 percent
road travel, whichever occurs first. For vehicles
parts and labor for a period of 24 months or 50,000
procured fob destination and delivered by drivea-
miles, whichever occurs first, and 100 percent
way method, the 15,000 mile limitation shall be in
parts and 50 percent labor for failures which occur
addition to the miles accumulated in driveaway.
between 50,000 and 100,000 miles during the 24
month period.
9. Engine and Transmission Warranty. a. The en-
gine is warranted for 100 percent parts and labor
10. Replacement Parts. With respect to replace-
for a period of 24 months or 200,000 miles,
ment parts supplied under this clause, the re-
whichever occurs first. Fuel injectors are warran-
placement parts will be warranted to the same
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