Some Modifications Don't Void the Warranty But Aren't Covered
Certain changes that you might make to your vehicle do not, by themselves, void this warranty Examples of some of these changes are: (a) installing non-FCA US LLC ("FCA") parts, components, or equipment (such as a non-FCA radio or speed control); and (b)using special non-FCA materials or additives.
But your warranty does not cover any part that was not on your vehicle when it left the manufacturing plant or is not certified for use on your vehicle. Nor does it cover the costs of any repairs or adjustments that might be caused or needed because of the installation or use of non-FCA parts, components, equipment, materials, or additives.
Performance or racing parts are considered to be non-FCA parts.
Repairs or adjustments caused by their use are not covered under your
warranty. Examples of the types of alterations not covered are: (a)
installing accessories - except for genuine FCA / MOPAR accessories
installed by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram dealer; (b)
applying rustproofing or other protection products; (c) changing the
vehicle's configuration or dimensions, such as converting the vehicle
into a limousine or food service vehicle; or (d) using any refrigerant that
FCA has not approved.
Environmental Factors Not Covered
Your warranty does not cover damage caused by environmental
factors such as airborne fallout, bird droppings, insect damage,
chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, acid rain, and road hazards. Nor
does your warranty cover damage caused by hailstorms, windstorms,
tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
Your warranty does not cover conditions resulting from anything
impacting the vehicle. This includes cracks and chips in glass,
scratches and chips in painted surfaces, or damage from collision.
Maintenance Costs Not Covered
Your warranty does not cover the costs of repairing damage caused by
poor or improper maintenance. Nor does it cover damage caused by
the use of contaminated fuels, or by the use of fuels, oils, lubricants,
cleaners or fluids other than those recommended in your Owner’s
Manual.
The warranty does not cover the costs of your vehicle’s normal or
scheduled maintenance - the parts and services that all vehicles
routinely need. Some of these parts and services, which your warranty
does cover, include: (a) lubrication; (b) engine tune-ups; (c) replacing
filters, coolant, spark plugs, bulbs, or fuses (unless those costs result
from a covered repair); (d) cleaning and polishing; and (e) replacing
worn wiper blades, worn brake pads and linings, or clutch linings.
Racing Not Covered
Your warranty does not cover the costs of repairing damage or
conditions caused by racing, nor does it cover the repair of any defects
that are found as the result of participating in a racing event or speed events.
Certain Kinds of Corrosion Not Covered
Your warranty does not cover the following: (a) corrosion caused by
accident, damage, abuse, or vehicle alteration; (b) surface corrosion
caused by such things as industrial fallout, sand, salt, hail, ocean
spray, and stones; (c) corrosion caused by the extensive or abnormal
transport of caustic materials like chemicals, acids, and fertilizers; and
(d) corrosion of special bodies, body conversions, or equipment that
was not on your vehicle when it left the manufacturing plant or was not
supplied by FCA
Other Exclusions
Your warranty does not cover the costs of repairing damage or
conditions caused by any of the following: (a) fire or accident; (b) abuse
or negligence; (c) misuse - for example, driving over curbs or
overloading; (d) tampering with the emission systems, or with a part
that could affect the emission systems; (e) use of used parts, even if
they were originally supplied by FCA (however, authorized FCA /
MOPAR remanufactured parts are covered); (f) windshield or rear
window damage from external objects; (g) any changes made to your
vehicle that don't comply with FCA; or (h) using any fluid that doesn't
meet the minimum recommendations in your Owner's Manual.
Total Loss, Salvage, Junk, or Scrap Vehicles Not Covered
A vehicle has no warranty coverage of any kind if: (a) the vehicle is
declared to be a total loss by an insurance company; (b) the vehicle
is rebuilt after being declared to be a total loss by an insurance
company; or (c) the vehicle is issued a certificate of title indicating that
it is designated as “salvage,” “junk,” “rebuilt,” “scrap,” or some similar
word.