Limitations of recycled part warranties

A list of warranty limitations and when recycled parts fail to perform to industry standards.

The table presents these limitations and warranties:

If the …	Then the warranty …
mechanical parts are drained of all fluids by the supplier prior to shipment	will be void if the fluids are not refilled by the repair facility. It is the responsibility for them to refill at the time of installation.
mechanical parts are installed by a qualified technician	is eligible, and will be valid from the date of installation.
mechanical parts are not installed by a qualified technician	is not eligible.
recycled part(s) and/or recycled part supplier does not meet the industry standards	is not eligible, and must be provided by the repair facility.
recycled parts supplier uses a part that does not have a source vehicle identification number (VIN) on the sales invoice	is not eligible, and must be provided by the repair facility.

Failure during warranty period

Recycled parts suppliers are not responsible for failure of the part during the warranty period when there is:

improper installation
accident
misuses
abuse, or
improper maintenance.

When failures to the part occurs to radiators or air conditioning parts within the applicable warranty period, the recycled parts suppliers:

replaces the part, or
refunds the purchase price of that part to the repair facility that installed the part, including the freight cost.

Note: The repair facility must advise the recycler of what is required before proceeding with further repairs when a recycled part fails due to faulty part.

Recycled parts for commercial vehicles

Warranty on recycled drive train components are sparse and may not be the best option for the owner. They may cause problems for the Commercial Claims Appraiser, should one fail shortly after install. Usually these parts are utilized to save on depreciation costs.

It's helpful to ensure that the owner is fully aware of the possibility of recycled parts failure and that if so, costs will be the responsibility of the owner.

A common request is to install a recycled radiator or charge air cooler, to save on depreciation. As with drive train components, the owner must fully understand the ramifications should they choose this option and the part fails. Good notes on the claim are paramount in this scenario.

Note: If a major component is to be replaced with a recycled part, confirm with the Commercial Claims MD Manager before completing the transaction. Engines fit into this category and have certain difficulties that may present.