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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2002
17:41:42
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 Subject: Does a body lift void my warranty?
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I have a 3" lift on my 2002 2WD 4.7 LSD. I have the 70,000 mile warrant plus an extra extended bumber to bumber warranty that I paid a crap load for. Please tell me the warranty is still good. I don't want to call the dealership and ask.
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arthur
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2002
22:14:03
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It usually depends on your dealer...but i can guarantee that a part of your warranty is gone. You will probably still get paint, suspension, and most your drivetrain covered...but since you made changes to the steering, the mounts for the body, and the bumpers and the rear tire holder...i'm sure those parts are no longer warrantied, and any other parts that were changed.
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Walt Felix
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2002
08:37:31
|  RE: Does a body lift void my warranty?
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This topic comes up frequently on most of the online boards. This is a quote from the SEMA site.
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/default.asp?id=7253
"The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of this law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle makers brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:
No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name....” (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))."
Basically, the dealer cannot deny a warranty claim based on the use of aftermarket components unless that component directly caused the failure and the burden of proof falls upon them. However, there is a catch, the original warranty is covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, but there is some question when it comes to extended warranties. In some cases, the extended warranty is not a true warranty but instead an extended service contract that is only bound to the terms specified in the fine print of the contract. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act does not cover service contracts. Many of your third party, aftermarket warranties are in fact service contracts and there may be provisions within the contract that prevent physically altering the vehicle from its stock configuration. My advice is to contact the dealer that sold you the extended plan and inquire.
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