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<strong>Autocar</strong> <strong>Industries</strong>, <strong>LLC</strong><strong>LIMITED</strong> <strong>WARRANTY</strong> <strong>CERTIFICATE</strong> - NORTH AMERICATerminal TractorsTHIS DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF TWO PAGES.PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT PROVISIONS ON BOTH PAGES OF THIS DOCUMENT.<strong>Autocar</strong> <strong>Industries</strong>, <strong>LLC</strong>, (<strong>Autocar</strong>) warrants each new <strong>Autocar</strong> terminal tractor under original ownership and operatedexclusively in the 50 states of the United States of America, Canada or Mexico (Terminal Tractor) to be free from materialdefects in materials and workmanship upon the conditions, as limited and as otherwise set forth below and on thesecond page of this document (Limited Warranty).1. Coverage (subject to Limitations and Exclusions below and on Page 2)A. BASIC <strong>WARRANTY</strong>: <strong>Autocar</strong> will repair or replace parts or components of the Terminal Tractor which aredetermined by <strong>Autocar</strong> in its sole discretion to be defective. Parts or components may be replaced with factory rebuilds.Replaced parts or components are the property of <strong>Autocar</strong>. Warranty repairs and replacements performed by <strong>Autocar</strong>, anauthorized <strong>Autocar</strong> selling location or repair facility in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty are free ofcharge to the original owner of the Terminal Tractor.B. BEGINNING OF BASIC <strong>WARRANTY</strong> TERM: The term of this Limited Warranty begins on the date when the TerminalTractor is placed in service by the end user, and the hourly usage begins on such date.C. BASIC <strong>WARRANTY</strong> TERM: 12 months or 3,000 hours, whichever occurs first.D. TIRES, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, BATTERY AND OTHER COMPONENTS WITH MANUFACTURERS’WARRANTIES: The tires, engine, transmission, battery, axles and certain other components of the TerminalTractor are not covered by this Limited Warranty and are warranted by their respective manufacturers.E. EXTENDED <strong>WARRANTY</strong> TERM FOR PERFORATING/INTERNAL CAB CORROSION: 36 months or 9,000hours, whichever occurs first; external or surface corrosion is not covered.F. EXTENDED <strong>WARRANTY</strong> TERM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINFRAME: Seven years,if and only if during such seven-year period: (i) the Terminal Tractor is used solely by the original owner; (ii) the defectcannot be attributed to lack of routine maintenance; (iii) the Terminal Tractor has not been involved in an accident; (iv)the Terminal Tractor is being used in the original approved application as reflected in the final order configuration; (v) theTerminal Tractor has not been used in excess of its original specifications; and (vi) the original structure of the mainframehas not been modified, welded-on, cut-into or drilled-into.2. LimitationsA. <strong>Autocar</strong>’s obligations are limited to, at its sole option, the repair or replacement of parts or components of the TerminalTractor which are determined by <strong>Autocar</strong> in its sole discretion to be defective. At <strong>Autocar</strong>’s option, parts or componentsmay be replaced with factory rebuilds. Replaced parts or components are the property of <strong>Autocar</strong>.B. This Limited Warranty is not extended for any time out of service for warranty repairs.C. This Limited Warranty covers only defects which are brought to the attention of <strong>Autocar</strong>, an authorized <strong>Autocar</strong> sellinglocation or repair facility immediately upon discovery.D. THIS <strong>LIMITED</strong> <strong>WARRANTY</strong> IS THE ONLY EXPRESS <strong>WARRANTY</strong> PROVIDED BY AUTOCAR FOR YOURTERMINAL TRACTOR. AUTOCAR ASSUMES NO OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTIONWITH YOUR TERMINAL TRACTOR. AUTOCAR DOES NOT AUTHORIZE YOUR SELLING LOCATION ORANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY TO ALTER, AMEND OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THIS <strong>LIMITED</strong> <strong>WARRANTY</strong>IN ANY MANNER.E. AUTOCAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES OR EXPENSES YOU MAY CLAIM AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF YOUR TERMINAL TRACTOR,INCLUDING BUT NOT <strong>LIMITED</strong> TO LOSS OF INCOME, DOWNTIME EXPENSES AND ANY OTHERCOMMERCIAL LOSSES.Page 1 of 2AWO 05001 Rev. 000


F. THIS <strong>WARRANTY</strong> IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS ORCONDITIONS, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT <strong>LIMITED</strong> TOIMPLIED <strong>WARRANTY</strong> OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.G. <strong>Autocar</strong> reserves the right to make changes at any time in the design, materials or specifications of the Terminal Tractorsand has no obligation to make similar changes or updates in Terminal Tractors manufactured previously.3. Exclusions (NOT covered by this Limited Warranty)A. TIRES, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, BATTERY, AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS WITHMANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTIES: The tires, engine, transmission, battery, axles and certain other components ofthe Terminal Tractor are not covered by this Limited Warranty and are warranted by their respective manufacturers.B. DAMAGE: Damage due to accidents, misuse, negligence, improper operation, storage or transport, operation atexcessive speeds, loading beyond the factory-rated load capacity, failure to promptly bring a defect to the attention of<strong>Autocar</strong>, an authorized <strong>Autocar</strong> selling location or repair facility immediately upon discovery and improper or insufficientrequired maintenance.C. APPLICATION: Problems with configuration for the Terminal Tractor’s application, including but not limited toincorrect axle or transmission gear ratios, failures caused by operation in excess of factory-rated load capacities orfailures caused by use in a manner for which the Terminal Tractor was not intended. The selling location has responsibilityfor determining and documenting the correct use and application of the Terminal Tractor by the owner in the final orderconfiguration. <strong>Autocar</strong> must have access to all data stored in all electronic control modules of the Terminal Tractor, asapplicable; denial of access may result in loss of warranty coverage.D. ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE: Damage to parts made out of cloth, leather, wood, rubber, synthetics, paint or chromewhich have been exposed to the elements or chemicals, including but not limited to road salts, industrial fall-out orimproper cleaners, polishes or waxes.E. GLASS: Glass breakage and scratches (unless proof of material defect is established to <strong>Autocar</strong>’s reasonable satisfaction)F. SEVERE SERVICE: Failure due to severe service of suspension parts, including but not limited to rubber bushings,torque rod bushings, spring pins and bushings.G. ALTERATIONS: Any Terminal Tractor repaired, maintained or altered in any manner inconsistent with <strong>Autocar</strong> servicepolicies and procedures or by a third party other than <strong>Autocar</strong>, an authorized <strong>Autocar</strong> selling location or repair facility.H. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: Failure caused by improper conversion or installation of equipment by third partymanufacturers, body builders, converters or suppliers.I. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: Routine maintenance, including but not limited to replacement of oil filters, adjustmentsof the engine, injection pump, transmission, brakes and linkages, and all related adjustments, diagnoses and tests. Partsnormally consumed or worn out during a Terminal Tractor’s normal service life and customarily replaced during routinemaintenance, including but not limited to bulbs, brake and clutch linings, bushings, belts and wiper blades are not coveredafter the first 30 days of the term of this Limited Warranty.J. ALIGNMENT: Alignment of axles and balancing of tires, including but not limited to changing of axle camber, caster,toe and thrust angle settings.K. NON-GENUINE PARTS: Any Terminal Tractor repaired by use of parts, accessories assemblies and exchange unitswhich are not genuine <strong>Autocar</strong> replacement parts.L. CAB STRUCTURE AND CORROSION: Structural defects or corrosion that occur in areas of the cab that have beenpreviously damaged, repaired, altered or modified.M. ALTERED ODOMETER READING: Any Terminal Tractor on which the odometer has been disconnected or themileage or hourly usage reading has been altered.N. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE: Road service, towing, rental expenses, meals, lodging, telephone calls, travel time,loss of cargo, downtime, shop supplies, lube oil, lubricants, sealers, anti-freeze, filter elements and labor performed byparties other than <strong>Autocar</strong>, an authorized <strong>Autocar</strong> selling location or repair facility.O. ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: Components or parts that are not installed by <strong>Autocar</strong> or an authorized <strong>Autocar</strong>selling location or repair facility.Page 2 of 2AWO 05001 Rev. 000

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