TB 5-5420-279-14
1. General. This bulletin provides implementation
(2) Service Recall. An item is recalled to
repair or replace a defective part(s) or assembly
instructions for the warranty on the Dry Support
that does not affect the safe use of this item.
Bridge, (DSB). It contains instructions for obtaining
services and/or parts covered under warranty. This
i. Owning Unit. The Army unit authorized to
bulletin also describes methods of processing
warranty
claims.
For
additional
warranty
operate and maintain the equipment.
information on the DSB, contact your local
j. Repair. A maintenance action required to
Warranty Control Office/Officer (WARCO) or
TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative
restore an item to serviceable condition without
(LAR). If your WARCO or TACOM LAR is not
affecting the warranty.
available or if additional information is required,
k. Supporting Repair Facility. The repair
contact the TACOM DSB Program Manager Major
DiMarco. The number to call is DSN 786-3951,
activity authorized to accomplish repairs at the
COMMERCIAL (586) 574-3951. The caller should
appropriate level of maintenance identified in the
be prepared to provide (1) name, (2) DSN and
Maintenance Allocation Chart.
commercial telephone numbers, (3) complete Unit
l. Local Warranty Control Office/Officer
Identifier Code (UIC), (4) identification of the
(WARCO) Serves as the intermediary between the
vehicle to include serial number(s), (5) a brief
description of the problem, and (6) the contract
troops owning the equipment and the local dealer,
number (see paragraph 3a.)
contractor, or manufacturer. All warranty claims
actions will be processed through the WARCO.
2.
Explanation of Terms.
m. Warranty. A written agreement between a
contractor and the Government which outlines the
rights and obligations of both parties for defective
a. Abuse. The improper use, maintenance,
parts.
repair or handling of warranted items that cause
the warranty of those items to become not
n. Warranty Claim. Action started by the
applicable under warranty conditions.
equipment user for authorized warranty repair or
reimbursement.
b. Acceptance. The execution of the
acceptance block and signing of the DD Form 250
o. Warranty Period. Time during which the
by an authorized government representative.
warranty is in effect. Normally measured in the
maximum number of years, months, days, miles, or
c. Acceptance Data. The date an item of
hours used.
Warranty length is stamped on
equipment is accepted into the Army inventory by
warranty data plate for each component.
the execution of the acceptance block and signing
of the proper DD Form 250 or approved
p. Warranty Start Date. The date the warranty
acceptance
document
by
an
authorized
is put into effect.
representative of the Government.
d. Contractor. The supplier of equipment who
3. Coverage-Specific.
enters into an agreement directly with the
Government to furnish parts and services.
a. This bulletin applies to the Dry Support
Bridge (DSB) Launcher, Model Number M1975,
e. Correction. The elimination of a defect.
NSN 5420-01-469-7478, CAGEC 19207 and DSB
Bridge Sections, Model Number M19, NSN 5420-
f. Defect. Any condition or characteristic in any
01-470-5823, CAGEC 19207. The item is
parts furnished by the contractor that does not
manufactured by WFEL LIMITED, UK under
function.
contract number DAAE07-00-C-L032. For PLS
Chassis Warranty please see TB 9-2330-364-15.
g. Failure. A part, component, or end item that
fails to perform its intended use.
b. The contractor warrants that the supplies are
free from defects in design, material, and
h. Manufacturer's Recall.
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the
date of unit hand-off.
(1) Safety Recall. An item is recalled to
repair or replace a defective part(s) or assembly
c. If a defect/failure is caused by or falls within
that may affect safety.
any of the following categories, it is not considered
warrantable and a claim should not be initiated.
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