3126 Truck Engine (Military) Caterpillar

Owner Warranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Caterpillar Inc. are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 or later truck engine.

In California, new motor vehicle engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. Caterpillar Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your truck engine for the duration of time listed below provided there has not been any abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your truck engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the fuel injection system and engine computer, if equipped. Also included may be hoses, connectors, clamps and other emission-related components.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Caterpillar Inc. will repair the truck engine at no cost to the owner including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage

• The emissions warranty period for new truck engines is a duration of 60 months, 161 000 km (100 000 miles), or 3000 service hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

• If an emission related part or component on your truck engine is defective, the part or component will be repaired or replaced by Caterpillar Inc. This is your emission control system WARRANTY.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

• As the truck engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the truck engine owner's manual (Operation and Maintenance Manual). Caterpillar Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts and records covering the maintenance on your truck engine, but cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts and records or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

• You are responsible for presenting your truck engine to a Caterpillar Inc. dealer as soon as a truck engine problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

• As the truck engine owner, you should also be aware that Caterpillar Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your truck engine or an emission component or part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

If you have questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, contact:

Emissions Warranty

Caterpillar Inc. warrants to the initial owner and subsequent owner of a diesel engine (powering an on-highway truck), that such an engine is:

1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform, at the time of sale, with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

2. 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, it 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, where an authorized dealer is not reasonably available, repairs may be performed at any available service establishment, or by the owner, using any replacement part.

The manufacturer shall reimburse the owner for expenses, including diagnosis not to exceed the manufacturer's suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced and labor charges based on the manufacturer's recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.

A part not being available within 30 days or a repair not being complete within 30 days constitutes an emergency.

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.

This warranty covers the following emission related parts and components.

• Exhaust Aftertreatment System (If Equipped)

• Fuel Injection System

• Inlet Manifold

• Turbocharger System

• Air/Fuel Ratio Control System

• Miscellaneous hoses, clamps, connectors and sealing devices used in the above systems.

Any replacement part may be used for maintenance or repairs. The owner should ensure that such parts are equivalent in design and durability to genuine Caterpillar parts. Use of non-genuine Caterpillar parts does not invalidate the warranty. However, Caterpillar Inc. is not liable for parts which are not genuine Caterpillar parts.

Limitations and Responsibilities

These warranties are subject to the following:

Caterpillar Inc. Responsibilities

During the emission warranty period, if a defect in material or workmanship of a warranted part or component is found, Caterpillar Inc. will provide:

• New, Remanufactured or repaired parts and/or components 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 diagnosis and labor to remove and install the engine, if necessary.

Owner Responsibilities

During the emission warranty period, the owner is responsible for:

• The performance of all required maintenance. A warranty claim will not be denied because the scheduled maintenance was not performed. However, if the lack of required maintenance was the reason for the repair, then the claim will be denied.

• 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.

Limitations

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 as explained in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.

• Attachments, accessory items or parts not authorized for use 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 such as downtime or loss-of-use of truck.