NISSAN MAXIMA 2012 A35 / 7.G Warranty Booklet
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2012, Model line: MAXIMA, Model: NISSAN MAXIMA 2012 A35 / 7.GPages: 61, PDF Size: 0.36 MB
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California Vehicle Inspection Program
Under this program, if your vehicle fails a “smog check”
test, you may choose to have diagnosis of the failure and
repairs made at a Nissan dealer or at another service
facility. If the inspection failure is the result of a condition
covered by these warranties, you must take your vehicle
to an authorized Nissan dealer for warranty repairs. This
includes parts, labor and diagnosis. You must pay for
diagnostic costs if performed at another service facility
except in the case of emergency repairs as outlined
below.
You must pay for all diagnostic and repair costs of an
inspection failure as required by law if the failure was
caused by conditions not covered by these warranties.
If the failure is the result of a combination of conditions,
you must pay for only the diagnostic and repair costs
related to items not covered by these warranties.
After the 3 year/50,000 mile performance warranty has
passed, a “smog check” test failure due to a defect in a
part which is warranted for 7 years/70,000 miles (ex-
cept for Altima SULEV ONLY which is 8 years/100,000
miles) is covered
5.Emergency Repairs
In case of an emergency, when an authorized Nissan
dealer is not reasonably available, warranty repairs may
be performed at any service facility or by the owner
using any replacement parts. Nissan will reimburse you
for such repairs, including diagnosis, up to the amount
of Nissan’s suggested retail price for parts and labor
charges based on Nissan’s recommended time allow-
ance for the warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate hourly labor rate. A part not being available
or a repair not being complete within 30 days also
constitutes an emergency. You must take the replaced
part and paid receipts to an authorized Nissan dealer for
repayment in such emergency situations.
Maintenance Records
Receipts covering the performance of regular mainte-
nance are not required but should be kept in the event
questions arise concerning maintenance. The receipts
should be transferred to subsequent owners.
If you have Questions
You may obtain further information concerning these
warranties by following the procedure outlined in the
“CUSTOMER CARE” section of this booklet. You may
also contact or report any violations to the Office of
Transportation and Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Pro-
grams Group, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Ariel Rios Building (6405J) , 1200 Pennsylvania Av-
enue, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20460 or the Chief,
Mobile Source Division, Air Resources Board, 9528
Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA. 91731.
Other Obligations
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for it any
other warranty, obligation or liability in connection with
this vehicle.
Warranty for 2012 vehicles certified for sale in
California may be subject to future governmental
administrative or judicial action. As a result, this
warranty may be changed because Nissan re-
serves the right to, and, will make those changes
required by future law, regulation, or judicial or
administrative action in order to be consistent
with such governmental actions.
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES1, 217
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WHO IS THE WARRANTOR
Nissan1warrants all parts of your 2012 Nissan vehicle
seat belt system supplied by Nissan.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG
This warranty covers any Nissan supplied seat belt or
related component, that fails to function properly during
normal use within ten (10) years of the date the vehicle
is delivered to the first retail buyer or put into service,
whichever is earlier. Warranty repairs are free of charge
for parts and labor.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer
in the United States or Canada during regular business
hours at your expense in order to obtain warranty ser-
vice. The names and addresses of authorized Nissan
dealers are listed in telephone directories.
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDDamage or failure due to misuse, alteration, accident
or collision damage. (Proper use is outlined in your
OWNER’S MANUAL) .
Color fading, spotting or other cosmetic items when
the belt is otherwise functioning properly.
Air bags and related electronic control systems
which are covered by the Powertrain warranty.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, 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.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003, which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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WHO IS COVERED
The owner of a BFGoodrich Passenger or Light Truck
tire which bears the BFGoodrich name and complete
DOT identification number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
BFGoodrich Passenger and Light Truck tires, used in
normal service on the vehicle on which they were origi-
nally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance
recommendations and safety warnings contained in the
owner’s manual and in the Important Tire Safety Infor-
mation Section of this booklet, are covered by this
limited warranty against defects in workmanship and
material for the life of the original usable tread, or 6 years
from the date of purchase, whichever comes first. At
that time, all warranties, express or implied, are termi-
nated. The usable tread is the original tread down to the
level of the tread wear indicators - 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase is docu-
mented by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice.
If no proof of purchase is available, the date of manu-
facture, as molded on the sidewall, will be used. Re-
placement will be made in accordance with the terms
and conditions described underWhat BFGoodrich
Will Do.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact
damage, or puncture, whether repairable or not);
Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance,
or improper repair;
Misapplication, underinflation, overinflation, im-
proper maintenance, racing or other abuse;
Uneven or rapid wear which is caused by mechani-
cal irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel misalign-
ment (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an
inch (1.6mm) or more across the tread on the same
tire) resulting in uneven or rapid wear;
Accident, fire, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or
vandalism;
Ozone or weather cracking;Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake-
lock;
The adding of liquid, solid or gaseous materials other
than air, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide (e.g. waterbase
sealers or balancing substances) .
WHAT BFGOODRICH WILL DO
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition
covered by this limited warranty will be replaced with a
comparable new BFGoodrich tire, free of charge, when
2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread
is worn, (or 25% or less, whichever is most beneficial to
the user) and within 12 months of the date of purchase.
Mounting and balancing of tires is included. The cost of
any other service charges and applicable taxes are
payable by the user.
When more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread
has been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is most
beneficial to the user) or after 12 months from date of
purchase, the user must pay the cost of a comparable
new BFGoodrich passenger or light truck replacement
tire on a pro rata basis. The dealer shall determine the
charge by multiplying the percentage of the original
usable tread worn by the current actual selling price at
the adjustment location or the price on the current
BFGoodrich Brand Base Price List, whichever is lower.
This List is based on a predetermined price intended to
fairly represent the actual selling price of the tire. The
cost of mounting, balancing and any other service
charges and applicable taxes are payable by the user.
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WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DO
When making a claim under the terms of this limited
warranty, the consumer must present the tire to an
authorized BFGoodrich Dealer. To locate an Authorized
Tire Dealer, check the yellow pages under “Tire Dealers
- Retail.”
The vehicle on which the tire was used should be
available for inspection.
It is essential that you read and understand the safety
and maintenance recommendations (see Safety Main-
tenance Information) for your tires.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE
COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF
USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE
PROPERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND
BFGOODRICH BRAND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSI-
BILITY FOR LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, TIRES
WHICH ARE IN THE CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF A
BFGOODRICH TIRE DEALER FOR THE PURPOSE
OF INSPECTION FOR WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT. IN
THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CON-
SUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR
FURTHER INSPECTION.
NO BFGOODRICH REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE
OR DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR
IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR
AGREEMENT, WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE
TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on
the sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information
placard and the Important Tire Safety Information sec-
tion of this booklet for essential safety and maintenance
information.THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of BFGoodrich Tires is Michelin North
America, Inc. 1 Parkway South, P.O. Box 19001,
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001.
For Consumer Assistance, Please Call Toll Free:
1-877-788-8899 (U.S.)
1-888-871-6666 (Canada)
www.bfgoodrichtires.com (U.S.)
www.bfgoodrich.ca (Canada)
Or Write:
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 19026, Greenville, SC 29602-9026
DANGER
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and in-
structions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet may
result in tire failure or explosion causing serious
personal injury or death.
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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER
AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING
RFT TIRES WITH RUN-FLAT
TECHNOLOGY ELIGIBILITY
This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and
FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, in-
cluding RFT and temporary spare tires, originally in-
stalled by the vehicle manufacturer on a new vehicle.
You are covered under the terms of this Limited War-
ranty if the tire was produced after July 4, 2004 (DOT
serial 2704 or later) and has been used only on the
vehicle on which it was originally installed in non-
commercial service.
WHAT IS WARRANTED AND FOR HOW
LONG
Before wearing down to 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) remaining
original tread depth (i.e. worn down to the top of the
built-in indicators in the tread grooves) and within 6
years from the date of purchase (proof of purchase date
required; without proof of purchase date, then within 6
years from the date of tire manufacture) , for any reason
other than those excluded in the section entitled “What
This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover,” any eligible tire
that becomes unusable for any reason within the manu-
facturer’s control will be replaced with an equivalent
new tire on the basis set forth in this Limited Warranty.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:1. Tire damage or irregular wear due to: A. Road hazards, including, without limitation:
Puncture, cut, impact break, stone drill, bruise,
bulge, snag, etc.
B. Improper use or operation, including, with-
out limitation: Improper inflation pressure, over-
loading, tire/wheel spinning, use of an improper
wheel, tire chain damage, misuse, misapplica-
tion, negligence, tire alteration, or for racing or
competition purposes.
C. Insufficient or improper maintenance, in-
cluding, without limitation: Failure to rotate tires
as recommended in this manual, wheel mis-
alignment, worn suspension components, im-
proper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel
assembly imbalance, or other vehicle condi-
tions, defects, or characteristics.
D. Contamination or degradation by petro-
leum products or other chemicals, fire or other
externally generated heat, or water or other
material trapped inside the tire during mounting
or inflation.
E. Improper repair. Improper repair voids this
Limited Warranty.
F. For RFT tires only, improper run-flat or
low tire pressure operation, including, with-
out limitation: Exceeding speed, distance, or
other run-flat/lowpressure operation limitations. 2. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. Original equipment
tires have no mileage warranty.
3. Weather/ozone cracking after 4 years from date of tire manufacture.
4. Ride disturbance or vibration after 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) of tread wear use.
5. Tires with sealant, balance, or other filler material that was not originally applied or inserted by the tire
manufacturer.
6. Tires used in commercial service.
7. Tires purchased and normally used outside the United States and Canada.
8. The cost of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
9. Failure to follow any of the safety and maintenance recommendations or warnings contained in this
manual.
This Limited Warranty is in addition to and/or may be
limited by any other applicable written warranty you may
have received concerning special tires or situations.
REPLACEMENT PRICE
Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under
this Limited Warranty will be replaced free of charge
during the first 25% of tread wear or within 12 months
from the date of purchase (proof of purchase date
required; without proof of purchase date, then within 12
months from the date of tire manufacture) , whichever
occurs first. During the free replacement period, mount-
ing and balancing are included free of charge.
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To determine the replacement price after the free tire
replacement period, the percent of used tread wear is
multiplied by the current selling price for the replace-
ment tire(s) . The appropriate taxes, mounting, balanc-
ing, disposal fee, and other service charges may be
added to the adjustment replacement price.
In Canada, the tire will be adjusted at dealerships (sub-
ject to dealer discretion) at a predetermined “Adjust-
ment Price.”
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If you receive a replacement tire under this Limited
Warranty, it will be covered by the manufacturer’s war-
ranty, if any, given on that tire at that time.
WHERE TO GO
Tire adjustments under this Limited Warranty will only
be made at an authorized Bridgestone Firestone re-
tailer. Consult a phone directory (often listed in the
Yellow Pages underTire Dealersor the internet at
www.bridgestonetire.com for the location nearest you.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state or in Canada from province to province.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
To the extent permitted by law, Bridgestone Firestone
North American Tire, LLC disclaims all other warranties,
including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and
any liability for inconvenience, incidental, or consequen-
tial damages, loss of time, loss of vehicle use or, incon-
venience. Some 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 Limited Warranty applies only to consumers actually
using the tire in the United States and Canada. For
warranty conditions outside the United States and
Canada, see your local Bridgestone Firestone distributor.
Obligations under this policy may not be enlarged or
altered by anyone.
In accordance with Federal Law, this Limited Warranty
has been designated as a
Limited Warranty.” Nothing
in this Limited Warranty is intended to be a representa-
tion that tire failures cannot occur. This Limited War-
ranty is given in the United States by Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC, 535 Marriott Dr.,
Nashville, TN 37214 and in Canada by Bridgestone
Firestone Canada Inc., 5770 Hurontario St., Suite 400,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3G5.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
In order to keep this Limited Warranty valid, we require
you to have your tires regularly inspected and rotated
per the vehicle OWNER’S MANUAL and to furnish
proof of same in order to receive an adjustment. Such
proof should show the date, mileage, and servicing
location. A sales receipt containing this information will
suffice. It is your obligation to maintain proper tire infla-
tion pressures as specified by the vehicle manufacturer
and to operate the vehicle within tire/vehicle load ca-
pacity and speed limitations. It is also your obligation to
maintain proper wheel alignment and tire/wheel assem-
bly balance. To request an adjustment, you must present
the tire to an authorized Bridgestone Firestone retailer.
Complete and sign the customer section of the Bridge-
stone Firestone North American Tire, LLC Limited War- ranty adjustment form and pay appropriate replacement
price, taxes, disposal fee, and service charges, if any.
ARBITRATION
You and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire,
LLC agree that all claims, disputes, and controversies
between you and it, including any of its agents, employ-
ees, successors, or assigns, arising out of or in connec-
tion with this Limited Warranty, or any other warranties,
express or implied, including a failure of warranty and
the validity of this arbitration clause, but excluding
claims for personal injury or property damage, shall be
resolved by binding arbitration between you and it,
according to the formal dispute resolution procedures
of the National Arbitration Forum, under the Code of
Procedure then in effect. This arbitration will be con-
ducted as a document hearing. If you request any pro-
cedures beyond a document hearing, you will be re-
sponsible for all fees, including filing and administrative
fees, above and beyond the fees required for document
hearings. The arbitration between you and Bridgestone
Firestone North American Tire, LLC shall not include any
other customers, be combined or consolidated in any
fashion with arbitrations involving other customers, or
proceed in any form of class action in which the claims
of numerous customers are considered together. Any
award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment
in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrators
will have no authority to award punitive or other dam-
ages not measured by the prevailing party’s actual
damages, except as may be required by statute. Infor-
mation may be obtained and claims may be filed at any
office of the National Arbitration Forum or at P.O. Box
50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
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THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Bridgestone and Firestone tires is:
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC
535 Marriott Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
Please contact Bridgestone Firestone for a copy of their
“Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual”.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-847-3272
SAFETY INFORMATION
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in
use as a result of punctures, impact damage, im-
proper inflation, overloading, or other conditions
resulting from use or misuse. Tire failure may create
a risk of serious personal injury or property damage.
To reduce risk of tire failure, we strongly recom-
mend you read and follow all safety information
contained in the Important Tire Safety Information
section contained in this booklet, the tire placard in
the vehicle or the OWNER’S MANUAL.
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HIGHWAY AUTO AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRE REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT POLICY (EXCLUDES
GOODYEAR UNISTEELRADIAL LIGHT
TRUCK TIRES)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You are eligible for the benefits of this Limited Warranty
if you meet all the following criteria:
You are the owner or authorized agent of the owner
of new Goodyear or Dunlop highway auto or light
truck tires supplied as Original Equipment on your
vehicle.
Your tires bear Department of Transportation pre-
scribed tire identification numbers.
Your tires have been used only on the vehicle on
which they were originally installed according to the
vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear’s recommenda-
tions.
Your tires were purchased on or after March 1,
2009.
Light truck tires are defined as all tires identified with the
“LT” designation in the sidewall stamping plus the
8-19.5 and 8R19.5 sizes which do not carry the “LT”
designation.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG?
FREE TIRE REPLACEMENT
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway radial auto or
radial light truck tire, covered by this policy, removed
from service due to a covered warranty condition during
the first 2/32” of usable treadwear or twelve months
from date of purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing.
(Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will
be used to determine eligibility.)
ALL OTHER HIGHWAY AUTO OR LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES
Any new Goodyear or Dunlop highway auto or light
truck tire, other than radial auto, radial light truck tires,
removed from service due to a covered warranty condi-
tion during the first 1/32” of usable treadwear will be
replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing.
TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES
Any Goodyear or Dunlop temporary spare tire removed
from service due to a covered warranty condition during
the first 50% of usable treadwear (1/32”) will be re-
placed with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
temporary spare tire at no charge, including mounting.
PRORATED ADJUSTMENT
Tires not eligible for free replacement that are removed
from service due to a covered warranty condition will be
replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop
tire on a prorated basis for up to six (6) years from the
date of original new tire purchase or when the tread-
wear indicators become visible (worn to 2/32”) , which-
ever occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)HOW WILL PRORATED CHARGES BE
CALCULATED?
Replacement price will be calculated by multiplying the
tire’s advertised retail selling price at the time of adjust-
ment by the percentage of usable original tread that hasbeen worn off. You pay for mounting and balancing, and
an amount equal to the current Federal Excise Tax (F.E.T.
– U.S. only) any other applicable taxes and government-
mandated charges.
EXAMPLE: If your disabled tire had an original 8/32” of
usable treadwear and is worn to 4/32” usable tread
remaining, you have used 50%, and therefore must pay
50% of the advertised retail selling price of the compa-
rable tire.
In addition, you must pay an amount equal to the full
current Federal Excise Tax (U.S. only) or any other
applicable taxes and government-mandated charges
for the comparable new replacement tire at the time of
adjustment. If the price of the new comparable tire is
$80, the cost to you would be $40 plus F.E.T. (U.S. only)
plus any other applicable taxes and government-
mandated charges.
WHAT IS A COMPARABLE TIRE?
A “comparable” new Goodyear or Dunlop tire will be the
same brand tire and may either be the same line of tire
or, in the event that the tire is not available, the same
brand tire with the same basic construction and quality
with a different sidewall or tread configuration. If a
higher priced tire is accepted as replacement, the dif-
ference in price will be at an additional charge to you.
Any replacement tire provided pursuant to this warranty
will be covered by the Goodyear or Dunlop warranty in
effect at the time of replacement.
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ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
A tire has delivered its full original tread life and the
coverage of this limited warranty ends when the tread-
wear indicators become visible (worn to 2/32”) , or six
(6) years from the date of new tire purchase, whichever
occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the date of
manufacture will be used to determine eligibility.)
LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty is applicable only in the United
States and Canada.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY?
This limited warranty does not cover the following:Tires submitted for ride disturbance complaints that
are worn beyond the first two thirty-seconds of an
inch (2/32”) tread depth or 6 months from date of
new vehicle purchase, whichever occurs first, or
tires submitted for ride disturbance due to damaged
wheels or any vehicle condition.
Goodyear & Dunlop do not warrant or give credit in
any adjustment transaction for any kind of material
added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing
substances) after the tire leaves a factory producing
Goodyear or Dunlop tires, nor will it adjust any tire
that has failed as a result of adding such material.
Irregular wear or damage due to mechanical condi-
tion of the vehicle, improper inflation, overloading,
high speed spin-up, misapplication, misuse, negli-
gence, racing, use of tire chains, improper mounting
or demounting, improper repair, wreck, collision or
fire.
Road hazards (includes, but not limited to, punc-
tures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.) .
Any tire that, after leaving a factory producing Good-
year or Dunlop tires, has been intentionally altered to
change its appearance (e.g., white inlay on a black
tire or regrooved) .
Tires with weather-cracking that were purchased
more than four (4) years prior to presentation for
adjustment or, if purchase date cannot be verified,
manufactured more than four years prior to presen-
tation for adjustment.
Tires removed from service due to improper repairs.Temporary spare tires used on vehicles used in
racing and on passenger cars in special applications
such as police pursuit service.
Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck
Tires.
Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use,
incidental or consequential damages.
Tires supplied as Original Equipment are not eligible
for any tread life warranty consideration.
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?
No Representative or Dealer has authority to make any
representation, promise, or agreement on behalf of
Goodyear or Dunlop except as stated herein.
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in
service or otherwise become unserviceable due to con-
ditions beyond the control of the manufacturer. Under
no circumstances is this warranty a representation that
a tire failure cannot occur.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province. DISCLAIMER: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND
GOODYEAR HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI-
TATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF
ANY KIND IS MADE BY GOODYEAR OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED BY LAW.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT AND UN-
DER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL GOODYEAR BE
LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPE-
CIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF GOOD-
WILL OR REPUTATION, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAM-
AGE, COST (INCLUDING FOR REPLACEMENT
TRANSPORTATION) , EXPENSE OR LOSS OF ANY
KIND. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLU-
SION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.HOW DO YOU OBTAIN AN
ADJUSTMENT?
A. You must present the tire to be adjusted to an
authorized Goodyear or Dunlop service facility. Tires
replaced on an adjustment basis become the prop-
erty of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company,
Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd. or
Goodyear Canada Inc.
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B. You must pay for taxes and any additional servicesyou order at the time of adjustment plus any addi-
tional service that may be unique to your application,
e.g. Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
C. You must submit your claim on an approved claim form supplied by an authorized Goodyear or Dunlop
service facility. The form must be filled out com-
pletely and signed, where you the owner or your
authorized agent presented the tire for adjustment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Property damage, serious injury or death may result
from:
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/
OVERLOADING/ MISAPPLICATION.
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual or tire placard in
vehicle.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT
DAMAGE/IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
Tires should be inspected regularly by a qualified
technician for signs of damage, such as punctures or
impacts.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS.
See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) es-
tablished repair procedures at www.rma.org and/or
go to www.goodyear.com for information on proper
repair procedures.
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE
TO IMPROPER MOUNTING.
Only specially-trained persons should mount tires.
When mounting tires, use safety cage and clip-on
extension air hose to inflate.
FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON
APPROVED RIMS.
FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL
ASSEMBLIES COMPLETELY BEFORE
DEMOUNTING.
TIRE SPINNING.
On slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc.,
do not spin tires in excess of 35 mph (55 kph) , as
indicated on the speedometer.
EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING.
This can also result in tire disintegration or axle
failure.
WARNING: Vehicle handling, traction, ride comfort and
other performance parameters may be significantly af-
fected by a change in tire size or type. Before replacing
tires, always consult and follow the vehicle owner’s
manual because some vehicle manufacturers prohibit
changing tire size. When selecting tires that are differ-
ent from the original equipment size make certain: (1)
The tires have adequate load carrying capacity based
on the vehicle placard, (2) The tires have sufficient
inflation pressure to carry the load and (3) There is
proper clearance with no interference points between
the tire and vehicle. The consumer must be aware to
always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid
sudden, sharp turns or lane changes. Failure to follow
any of these warnings may result in loss of control of the
vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or
death.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and
performance from your Goodyear or Dunlop tires is to
give them a simple but frequent (at least monthly) in-
spection for proper inflation, even treadwear, and the
presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire
performance, safety and fuel economy. To maintain
proper inflation pressure, frequently (at least monthly)
check tires (when they are cool) with an accurate tire
pressure gauge.*
For example, it is difficult to tell just by looking at radial
tires whether they are underinflated.
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with
radial tires, it is difficult to notice when a tire has gone
flat or nearly flat since the “feel” of the vehicle does not
change significantly.
*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation
always requires expert inspection to determine
the source of leakage and tire removal to deter-
mine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER attempt to
reinflate a tire that has been run severely underinflated.
Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts,
curbing, impacts or partial bead unseating. Some fit-
ment causes for air loss are (1) incomplete bead seat-
ing, (2) bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to
insufficient lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leak-
ing valve core or rubber valve components. These
should be replaced when problems are detected and
whenever tires are replaced.
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