brakes FORD ECOSPORT 2022 Warranty Guide

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
NON ADJUSTABLE
CONDITIONS
This limited warranty does not apply to
tires which are being serviced under the
following conditions:
A. Irregular wear or tire damage dueto:
– Road hazards such as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass
bruises or impact breaks.
– Fire, wreck or collision.
– Improper inflation, overloading, high speed spinning, improper
mounting or demounting,
running flat, racing, vandalism,
willful damage or abuse.
– Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock
absorber, use of tire chains.
– Any tire which has failed as a result of adding materials (e.g.
tire fillers, sealant, or balancing
substances).
– Mechanical failure or design of vehicle.
B. Tires fitted to anything other than the original vehicles.
C. Tire worn beyond treadwear indicator (2/32” [1.6 mm] of tread
remaining).
D. Tire presented by other than the actual owner-user. E. Tire branded “NA” (meaning no
adjustment) or “blem” (meaning
blemished).
F. Loss of time inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential
damage.
G. Ride disturbance caused by damaged wheels or after
free-replacement conditions.
H. Tire with weather cracking which was purchased more than four
years prior to presentation for
adjustment.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
A. No Hankook Tire employee, retaileror dealer has the authority to make
any warranty, representation,
promise or agreement on behalf of
Hankook Tire except as stated in
this policy.
B. Tires used in racing related activities or competitive events are not
covered by this warranty.
C. Limitation of remedy: to the extent permitted by law, Hankook
disclaims liability for all
consequential and incidental
damages. Some provinces and
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have the rights which
vary from province in Canada, and
from state to state in the U.S.A.
Hankook
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
POLICY
• Tire failure, defect, malfunction ordamage resulting from improper
operation or maintenance such as, but
not limited to, overloading, excessive
speed and inflation practices causing
excessive operational temperatures
that exceed specifications,
misapplication, tire/wheel imbalance,
vandalism, use of puncture sealants
and/or chemical corrosion.
•
Road hazards, including but not limited
to cuts, snags, punctures, bruises,
impact brakes, tire plugs, and/or any
other damage caused by tire repair.
• Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis
determines the problem is not the
result of a defect covered under this
Limited Warranty, regardless of the
tread depth of the Tire.
• Irregular treadwear resulting from improper wheel alignment, under or
over inflation, tire abuse (such as
spinning), improper mounting or
dismounting, vehicle mechanical
problems (such as faulty, worn or
malfunctioning brakes and/or
suspension), damaged wheels, tire
truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat
spots caused by braking, or Tires
involved in accidents.
• Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall decorative
material and/or adding a white inlay
(whitewall) to the tire.
• Failure, defect, malfunction or damage to Tires used on vehicles
engaged in racing or special
applications, such as police pursuit.
• Claims made by persons other than the original consumer purchaser.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
•Any implied warranty or condition,
whether statutory or otherwise,
including that of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, is
limited to the duration of this
written Limited Warranty.
• Maxxis is not responsible for loss of
time, inconvenience, loss of use of
vehicle, and/or costs of towing or
transportation, or any other
consequential, incidental or
indirect damages.
• Some States (or Provinces) do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty or condition lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to
you. Some States (or Provinces) do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages,
so these limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
• This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the United States and
Canada.
• This Limited Warranty is not intended as a representation that a tire failure
cannot occur.
• This Limited Warranty is the entire warranty given by Maxxis, and Maxxis’
complete obligation with respect to
the Tires is stated in this Limited
Warranty. No one has the authority to
imply, suggest, agree, represent,
warrant, or promise contrary to the
terms of this Limited Warranty.
• This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from
State to State or Province to Province.
Maxxis
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ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE
FOR RUN FLAT AND PIRELLI
NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM
(PNCS) TIRES
Pirelli Run Flat tires are manufactured
with technology that allows limited
low-inflation operation in the event of
sudden loss of pressure. As a result, in
addition to the standard warranty
coverage, Pirelli provides road hazard
coverage on both Pirelli Original
Equipment Tires and Replacement Tires
manufactured with Pirelli Run Flat or
PNCS technology.
If a Run Flat or PNCS tire becomes
unserviceable due to road hazard
damage within the first year from the
date of purchase, or within the first 2/32”
of the original usable tread, whichever
occurs first, the Pirelli tire will be replaced
with an identical or comparable tire at no
charge for the tire to the owner, including
mounting and balancing (subject to
applicable limitations).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY?
• Ride-related claims after the first yearof purchase, or after the first 2/32” of
useable tread, whichever comes first.
These include, without limitation,
uneven wear due to misalignment,
worn suspension components,
mechanical interference and/or
improper inflation, flat spots due to
improper transport, improper storage
and/or braking, road irregularities, etc.
• Irregular wear.
• Excessive noise emissions.
• Tires with 2/32” (1.6 mm) or less tread remaining. • Tire damage and surface cracks due to
use in low ambient temperatures
(except in winter and all-season Pirelli
tires as defined in the applicable Pirelli
Product Catalog).
• Tire damage due to abuse or misuse, including without limitation:
– improper mounting/dismountingpractices, application of
aftermarket wheel protection
hardware, abuse, misuse, or
neglect;
– misapplication, including improper fitment, insufficient Speed Rating,
or Load Index, or undersized or
oversized tires;
– improper repair, repair not conforming to U.S. Tire
Manufacturers Association
standards, or repairs with a
self-vulcanizing plug only or patch
only;
– modification by the addition or removal of material or alteration
to change the appearance or
performance of the tire;
– recapping, retreading, regrooving or in the studding process;
– tire operation in excess of tire/wheel manufacturers’
specifications and
recommendations, including
spinning;
– mechanical irregularities in the vehicle including, without
limitation, misalignment, defective
brakes, defective shock absorbers
or struts, or improper rims;
– fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, theft, running
while flat, underinflated or
overinflated or abuse during
servicing;
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG?
This Limited Warranty covers all
Toyo/Nitto brand passenger car, light truck
and temporary spare tires installed as
original equipment on vehicles that are
sold and used within the United States.
ELIGIBLE TIRES
Your tires are covered under this Limited
Warranty if all of the following criteria are
met:
• The tire was installed on your vehicleat the factory as an original
equipment part.
• You are the original purchaser of the vehicle.
• You have always used the tires with this vehicle.
• The tires have been used for normal street driving.
• The vehicle has not been used for commercial service.
• You properly maintained and used the tire.
• The tires are not subject to an exclusion (See “What is Not
Covered?” section).
• You fulfill the warranty claim procedure (See “How to Make a
Claim” section).
Eligible Tires are covered under this
Limited Warranty for a period of up to
five years from the date you purchased
your new vehicle. Toyo/Nitto Tires will
replace it with a comparable new
Toyo/Nitto brand tire in the manner
explained in the “What Toyo/Nitto Tires
Will Do” section below.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Limited Warranty does not cover the
following categories of claims:
Rapid Treadwear: Original equipment tires
are not guaranteed to last a specified
number of miles.
Damage from road hazards, (not limited
to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks,
bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and
scales) fire, theft, or collision.
Conditions arising from improper
tire/vehicle maintenance or use, not
limited to:
• Irregular or excessive treadwear due to: Incorrect inflation, overloading,
vehicle misalignment, failure to rotate
tires, and poor or defective mechanical
condition of brakes, shocks, and
wheels; or other factors attributable to
the vehicle or wheel.
• Any tire which has been run with low air pressure or while flat.
• Damage due to abuse, vandalism, tire alteration, tire spinning; racing, or other
competitive activities.
• Damage, corrosion, or deterioration from using oil-based chemicals,
balancing substances, or flammable
gases.
• Damage from improper use of tire chains.
Tires with the DOT identification number
removed or rendered illegible.
Toyo/Nitto
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FALKEN LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty applies to Falken
brand Original Equipment Passenger 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 6 (six)
years of the date of production, based on
the tire DOT serial number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR
HOW LONG
Falken tires that are originally equipped
on this vehicle are warranted against any
defects in the materials and
workmanship for the usable life of the
original tread. The limited warranty
terminates at the flush appearance of
the tread wear indicators at 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) remaining tread depth.
Free Replacement
If a tire becomes unserviceable due to
such defect within the first 1.6mm
(2/32 of an inch) of tread wear, the tire
will be replaced free of charge with the
same or comparable Falken tire
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
Prorated Replacement
After the first 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch) of
wear, a prorated adjustment credit will
be given based on the percentage of
remaining usable tread depth, down to
the remaining 1.6mm (2/32 of an inch)
tread wear bar indicator (mounting and
balancing labor covered). No credit is
given if the tire is worn beyond the flush
appearance of the tread wear bar
indicator (less than 1.6mm (2/32 of an
inch) tread depth remaining).Out-of-Round / Out-of-Balance
Replacement
Tires that are deemed to be out-of-round
or out-of-balance will be accepted for
adjustment during the first 0.8mm
(1/32 of an inch) of the original tread
depth and will be replaced free of charge
with the same or similar Falken tires
(mounting and balancing labor covered).
A set of four (4) tires from the same
vehicle will not be accepted for
out-of-round or out-of-balance claims.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THE WARRANTY
• Tires that become 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 suspension alignment,
accident, fire, chemical damage,
damage from chain use, racing,
off-road use, run flat, improper
installation, vandalism, or abuse.
• Tires branded “NA” or a tire in which the DOT numbering has been removed.
• 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 or repairs.
• The cost of tire repair or retreading is not covered by this warranty and will
be the sole responsibility of the tire
owner.
Falken
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