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Re: wj2005 post# 6075

Sunday, 05/17/2015 6:42:27 AM

Sunday, May 17, 2015 6:42:27 AM

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Why don't you show the full Text?

Will using 'aftermarket' or recycled parts void my warranty?

No. An 'aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. A 'recycled' part is a part that was made for and installed in a new vehicle by the manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer, and later removed from the vehicle and made available for resale or reuse. Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. The manufacturer or dealer can, however, require consumers to use select parts if those parts are provided to consumers free of charge under the warranty.
In addition, the manufacturer or dealer can ask the FTC to waive the rule prohibiting them from voiding consumers’ warranties for using aftermarket or recycled parts. The FTC may grant a waiver if the company shows that the product will function properly only if its parts or service are used, and the waiver is in the public interest.

Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.


https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0138-auto-warranties-routine-maintenance

Since Tesla has a written Limited Warranty Guide (as required) which does very specific and detailed show all the Terms, and also lists what will void the Warranty, do you really think that Tesla didn't ran their Warranty Guide through some very good Attorneys prior to the release? Same for Ford and other Car makers?


Seems like they are pretty close with the FTC anyways...
http://money.cnn.com/2014/04/24/autos/tesla-federal-trade-commission/


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