Caterpillar Inc. warrants to the initial owner and to the subsequent owner of a diesel engine (powering an on-highway truck) that such an engine is:
- Designed, built and equipped so as to conform, at the time of sale, with all applicable regulations adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Free from defects in materials and workmanship in specific emission related parts for a period of 60 months,
161 000 km (100 000 miles) or 3000 service hours of operation, whichever occurs first, after the date of delivery to the initial owner.
If an emission related part fails during the warranty period, the part will be repaired or replaced. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the warranty period.
During the term of this warranty, Caterpillar Inc. will provide through a Caterpillar dealer or other establishment authorized by it, repair or replacement of any warranted part at no charge to the truck engine owner.
In an emergency, repairs may be performed at any service establishment, or by the owner, using any replacement part.
Caterpillar Inc. will reimburse the owner for their expenses, including diagnostic charges for such an emergency repair. These expenses shall not exceed the Caterpillar Inc. suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced, and labor charges based on Caterpillar Inc. recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.
As a condition of reimbursement, replaced parts and receipted invoices must be presented at a place of business of a Caterpillar dealer or other establishment authorized by Caterpillar Inc.
Limitations and Responsibilities
The warranty is subject to the following:
Caterpillar Inc. Responsibilities
During the emission warranty period, if a defect in material or workmanship of an emission related part or component is found, Caterpillar Inc. will provide:
- New, Remanufactured or repaired parts and/or components, approved pursuant to EPA Regulations, required to correct the defect.
Note: Items replaced under this warranty become the property of Caterpillar Inc.
- Reasonable and customary labor, during normal working hours that is required to make the warranty repair. This includes labor in order to remove and install the engine, if necessary.
During the emission warranty period, the owner is responsible for:
- Premium or overtime labor costs, unless essential to prevent loss to perishable goods.
- Costs to investigate complaints which are not caused by a defect in Caterpillar Inc. material or workmanship.
- Providing timely notice of a warrantable failure and promptly making the product available for repair.
Caterpillar Inc. is not responsible for resultant damages to an emission related part or component resulting from:
- Any application or installation Caterpillar Inc. deems improper.
- Attachments, accessory items or parts not sold nor approved by Caterpillar Inc.
- Improper truck engine maintenance, repair or abuse.
- Owner's unreasonable delay in making the product available after being notified of a potential product problem.
This warranty is in addition to Caterpillar Inc. standard warranty, applicable to the truck engine product involved.
Remedies under this warranty are limited to the provision of material and services as specified herein. Caterpillar Inc. is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages.