DODGE DURANGO 2021 Vehicle Warranty

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STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be sure to
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oroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap, and water to
remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the tires. If you are storing
your tires still mounted on the wheels, use a wheel brush and
approved wheel cleaner to clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels
and tires with a towel and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any
tire dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are made to
resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place each clean and dry
tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the bag with tape to help reduce
oil evaporation. Store your tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere
that is well shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room
or dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed usually exposes
the tires to a wide range of temperatures as well as precipitation and
humidity. Keep the tires away from sources that emit ozone like
electric motors that use contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc.
Although tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these
precautions will help slow the aging process and reduce the damage
to your tires.
SPEED LIMITS
TIRE SPINNING
WARNING!
Operating your vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit or the
ma
ximum speed allotted by driving conditions has the potential
to be dangerous. Higher driving speeds create excessive heat
buildup in a tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
WARNING!
Spinning a tire to get a stuck vehicle out of mud, ice, snow, sand,
or
wet grass can be potentially dangerous. A spinning tire at a
speedometer reading above 55 km/h (35 mph) can be capable of
di

sintegrating a tire with explosive force. In some circumstances,
a tire may be spinning at twice the speed displayed on the
speedometer. This can cause serious injury or death to you, a
passenger, or bystander. Never spin a tire above 55 km/h
(3

5 mph).

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B) LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken brand original equipment
pa
ssenger car, temporary spare, and light truck steel belted radial tires
bearing the complete description and serial number required by the
Department of Transportation (DOT). This warranty is effective only
to tires for which claims are made within five years of the date of
production, based on the tire DOT serial number.
1. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
F
alken tires that are originally equipped on this vehicle are war -
ranted against any defects in the materials and workmanship for
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e usable life of the original tread. The limited warranty termi -
nates at the flush appearance of the tread wear indicators at 1.6 mm
(2

/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
• Free Replacement If a tire becomes unserviceable due to such
d
efect within the first 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the
ti

re will be replaced free of charge with the same or comparable
Falken tire.
• Prorated Replacement After the first 1.6
mm (2/32 of an inch) of
we
ar, a prorated adjustment credit will be given based on the
percentage of remaining usable tread depth, down to the
remaining 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch) tread wear bar indicator. No
cr

edit is given if the tire is worn beyond the flush appearance of
the tread wear bar indicator (less than 1.6 mm (2/32 of an inch)
tr

ead depth remaining).
• Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance Replacement Tires that are
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eemed to be out-of-round or out-of-balance will be accepted for
adjustment during the first 0.8 mm (1/32 of an inch) of the orig -
inal tread depth and will be replaced free of charge with the same
or
similar Falken tires (no labor costs will be covered). A set of
four (4) tires from the same vehicle will not be accepted for
out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.

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2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY
• Tires that becomes unserviceable due to road hazard damages
(
cuts, snags, punctures, bruises, impact breaks, etc.) improper
repair technique or materials, improper inflation, overload,
irregular wear, wheel imbalance, defective mechanical vehicle
components (brakes, suspension, wheels, etc.) improper suspen -
sion alignment, accident, fire, chemical damage, damage from
ch
ain use, racing, off-road use, run flat, improper installation,
vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has
b
een removed.
• Tires presented for a warranty claim by someone other than by
t
he original purchaser, or tires that were transferred to another
vehicle from the vehicle in which the tires were originally
installed.
• Tires having a failure or failures caused by a previous damages
o
r repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this
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arranty and will be the sole responsibility of the tire owner.
Possible NON Covered Reasons/Conditions due to:
Chipping/Chunking/Tearing Puncture
Corrosion/Wreck Racing or any Competition
Fire Repair Failure
Impact Break or Concussions Road Hazards
Improper Inflation Pressure Sidewall Cut or Damage
Improper Mounting/Dismount Theft or Vandalism
Mechanical Defects of the Vehicle Tread Cuts
Misalignment Wheel Imbalance
Misapplication Willful Abuse
Overloading

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3. OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
At least monthly, the vehicle owner(s) should check the tires’ air
pr
essure with a gauge and inflate to the recommended cold air
pressure level listed on the driver door placard. Do not rely on car
servicers to perform the checks. The tires should be rotated at least
every 8,000km (5,000 miles) or earlier if uneven wear is occurring,
an

d proof of maintenance records should be kept. The owner(s)
should have the tires rebalanced if vibration is experienced, and the
vehicle’s alignment should be checked if uneven or rapid wear is
occurring, or when suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
All warranty claims must be presented to an authorized Falken
de
aler or participating car dealership. The owner(s) must present
any supporting maintenance records and documentation neces -
sary to help determine if the tire(s) in question are deemed covered
by
the limited warranty or not.
4. LEGAL RIGHTS A
ll implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
an
d fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited in duration to
the above period. To the extent permitted by law, Falken Tire Cor -
poration shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential
da
mages, such as loss of use of the tire or the vehicle on which it is
used, inconvenience, or commercial loss, some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state. This is the only express warranty applica -
ble to Falken brand tires and supersedes the terms of any previous
wa
rranty. Falken neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to make
or assume for it any other warranty.
C) UNDERSTANDING YOUR TIRES
TIRE SPEED SYMBOLS
Tires that are speed-rated are identified by the following letter
sy
mbols: Q, S, T, U, H, V, W, Y, (Y), or (ZR). The Speed Rating’s
Symbol can be found as a part of the tire size designation (ex: 215/
65HR16) or after the load index immediately following the tire size
designation (ex: 215/65R16 97H). The Speed Rating’s Symbol
indicates the maximum speed that a tire can handle when properly
inflated and loaded.

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NOTE:

** For tires with speed symbols W and Y, ZR may or may not also
ap
pear within the size designation. For tires with a maximum speed
above 186 mph a ZR must appear in the size designation.
DATE OF TIRE MANUFACTURE
The date that a tire was manufactured can be determined by
ex
amining the last four digits of the 12 digit DOT serial code, which is
found on at least one sidewall of a tire. For tires that were produced
after the year 2000, the last four digits of the serial code will identify
the week and the year that the tire was manufactured. If the last four
digits in the DOT serial code were to read “3013” it would mean that
the tire was manufactured the 30th week of 2013. If you are uncertain,
check with a qualified tire service professional to be sure.
Speed Symbol Maximum Speed (KMH) Maximum Speed (MPH)
Q 160 99
S 180 112
T 190 118
U 200 124
H 210 130
V 240 149
W 270 168
Y 300 186
(Y) Above 300 Above 186
ZR** Above 240 Above 149

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DOT Symbol And DOT Serial Code
The “DOT” symbol claims that the tire conforms to all applicable US
De
partment of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards for tires.
The identification/serial number follows the “DOT” symbol. Here is
an example of a DOT serial code:
TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING
(a) DOT Symbol (d) Tire Manufacturer’s Code
(b) Manufacture Plant Code (e) Week of Production (01-52)
(c) Tire Size Code
(f) Year of Production (last two digits of year)

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MAX LOAD AND INFLATION
The maximum load and inflation pressure are marked on the tire
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dewall in english and metric units.
PLY COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS
The number of plies and their generic composition of cord materials in
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e sidewall and tread areas can be found on at least one sidewall of a
tire.
RADIAL MARKING
A radial ply tire will have the word “radial” marked on at least one
si
dewall. An “R” found in the tire size marking also refers to the tire
being a radial ply tire.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM (UTQG)
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQG) were created to
he
lp you make an informed decision when purchasing passenger car
tires by providing relative information about a tire’s treadwear,
traction, and temperature characteristics. Here is a breakdown of the
different categories that the UTQG grades:
TREAD WEAR
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate
of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA
, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specific government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

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TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions or on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce in tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The traction grades assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead
br
aking traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for each tie is established for a tire that is
pr
operly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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E) Tire Maintenance Record
Front kPa (PSI)__________
Rear kPa (PSI)___________
MAINTENANCE RECORD
Mileage DateRetailer
Inspection
Rotation
Balance
Alignme
nt

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Tire Manufacturer Contact Information
CountryCompany AddressTelephone Number
ARGENTINA Geveco S.A. Av. Triunvirato 3460,
Ca
pital Federal 1427, Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA +54114 555 4050
AUSTRALIA Sumitomo Rubber
Au
stralia Pty Ltd 32 Riverside Road,
Ch ipping Norton, NSW.
2170, AUSTRALIA +61 2 8774 2905
BAHRAIN International Tire
Ce
ntre P.O. BOX 47036, Doha,
QA TAR +974 40157001
BRAZIL Sumitomo Rubber
Do
Brasil Ltda. Rua Euripedes Garcez
do
Nascimento,
523- Ahu, Curitiba Parana, CEP:
80540-280, BRAZIL +55 41 3060 9250
CANADA Sumitomo Rubber
No
rth America, Inc. 8656 Haven Avenue,
Ra ncho Cucamonga,
CA 91730, USA +1 800 723 2553
CHILE Neumaticos del
Pa
cifico Carlos Salas Herrera
N° 4165 Conchali,
Santiago, CHILE +562 734 4900
CHINA Sumitomo Rubber
(C
hina), Ltd. Riverside Industrial
Pa
rk, Jiangsu Province
Changshu Economic
Development Zone, P.R. CHINA +86 512 5269 0502
COLOMBIA Com. De Llantas
Un
idas Zona Franca del
Pa cífico, Carretera
Yumbo - Aeropuerto Km. 6, COLUMBIA +57 2 2802000
COSTA RICA FanastContiguo al parqueo de
Hi
permás, San
Sebastian - P.O. Box 912-1000 San José, COSTA RICA +506 2227 1111
ECUADOR Sumitomo Corp.
De
l Ecuador Av. Amazonas 4080 Y
Na ciones Unidas, Edif.
Puerta Del Sol Torre A - Piso 7, ECUADOR +593 22261751
EGYPT BARAKAT
BR
OTHERS
COMPANY 6ST Toot Ankh Amoon,
Sa moha, Alexandria, EGYPT +20 2 034205353