Voided warranty
We were looking at a new 5th wheel. It did not have disk brakes so we asked about installing disk brakes on this unit before we took delivery. The mgr. said it would VOID the warranty. How crazy is...
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way2nutz wrote:
They're feeding you a line. If you replace the brake system with an aftermarket system, they won't cover that system. Per the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act they can not deny warranty claims based on modifications/aftermarket parts. They must prove that your modifications lead to the failure you are claiming.
The Magnuson-Moss act also protects all of us diesel owners that may have modified our intake/exhaust/tuner. If you're ever denied a claim based on mods, mention your familiarity with the act and you'll be amazed at how quickly they'll change their tune. Unless of course your mod DID cause the failure.
Throwing out the mumbo jumbo, this is the statement within the Act that applies:
"Warrantors cannot require that only branded parts be used with the product in order to retain the warranty. This is commonly referred to as the "tie-in sales" provisions......."
I sat on the Warranty Board for the US's only large passenger Aircraft mfg for many years.
Dream on! Just ask any of these vendors spouting the MMA if they will represent you in court.
