UTILIMASTER,
A Shyft Group Brand, warrants that the body shall be free of defects in factory
materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, as set forth herein.
This LIMITED WARRANTY is issued to the original retail purchaser and is neither
transferable to nor enforceable by any other person. This LIMITED WARRANTY is
given in lieu of any and all other expressed or implied warranties. Warranted
items are specified by period in the following schedule:
1-Year Coverage
Utilimaster warrants components manufactured or installed by Utilimaster,
subject to the exclusions
as outlined herein. Utilimaster and/or the supplier reserve the right to
request the return of failed parts. In addition, Utilimaster
warrants the unsatisfactory application of paint, when both paint and full body
undercoat is applied by Utilimaster, to doors, bumpers and wheels. Utilimaster
reserves the right to request two (2) written estimates for all paint work.
3-Year Coverage
Utilimaster warrants for a
period of 3 years or for the first 100,000 miles of operation, whichever shall
first occur, the basic body structure. Limited Warranty covers the main structural components of the
body; included in this coverage are the roof, floor, sidewalls,
rear and front wall structures.
Aftermarket or service parts purchased from
Utilimaster will be given a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Except
as outlined above, Utilimaster makes no warranty on any part, accessory, or
goods manufactured by others that are installed on a Utilimaster Van Upfit
Body. Utilimaster will assign any warranty provided by suppliers to the
customer.
NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, EXCLUSIONS:
1. Vehicle chassis, engine cab, tires, and batteries chassis and auxiliary (which are warranted separately by the manufacturer thereof).
2.
Wheel alignment
or damage resulting from misalignment, including any
damage caused by tires or tire failure.
3.
Electrical, hydraulic or application specific components including
components specified or supplied by the customer (which are warranted
separately by the manufacturer thereof).
4.
Body glass, except improper
installation.
5.
Any non-Utilimaster parts, accessories, or goods including those
sourced and installed by third parties.
6. Work performed by third parties without pre-authorization and consent from Utilimaster warranty department.
7. Normal wear, usage or consumable items or conditions resulting from the failure to perform regular maintenance and care.
8.
Defects or damage attributable to abuse or misuse of the product, including
overloading the vehicle beyond the GVWR and for uses of the vehicle for which
it was not intended.
9. Damage
resulting from failure to promptly notify and comply with the instructions of
the manufacturer, Utilimaster, about defects when noted.
10. Items lost, stolen, or damaged in transit of
the vehicle from the manufacturer to the original retail purchaser.
11. Deterioration or damage caused by corrosive,
hazardous or otherwise dangerous cargo.
The warranty
begins on the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE COVERAGE PERIODS OF THIS WARRANTY. It
shall be the customer's responsibility to contact Utilimaster before any
repairs are made which are covered by or affect this warranty, in order to
secure Utilimaster’s prior approval. Should a defect in materials or
workmanship develop which is attributable to Utilimaster’s manufacturing or
installation of components and if Utilimaster is immediately notified of said
defect; Utilimaster will, in the method it determines, at its sole option to be
necessary, repair or replace any such defective component at its own cost and
expense, exclusive of freight costs and import duties and/or fees if
applicable. Utilimaster, reserves the right, to require a technician or
representative inspect the vehicle or equipment prior to issuing such approval.
Utilimaster reserves the right to make changes or modify the design or product
without thereby obligating itself to make the same changes or modifications
upon its products previously manufactured.
Utilimaster’ s warranty is void if Utilimaster’s did not provide
authorization to perform such work or if the original equipment parts are not
used in repairs.
AS THE WARRANTOR,
UTILIMASTER SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES ANY OBLIGATION FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES FOR THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,
SUCH ITEMS AS LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, RENTAL
COSTS, ROAD SERVICE CHARGES, TELEPHONE, TRAVEL, LODGING, AND CARGO DAMAGE OR
OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSSES. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
The intended use
of this van body is the carrying of cargo. The van body is not designed or
built for passenger occupancy, or for the hauling of cargo in excess of its
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).