Winnebago 2005 Rialta Owner's Manual page 14

California law requires us to provide you with the following Emissions
warranty statement.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your model year 200 vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built, and equipped
to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. Winnebago
Industries must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle
for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the fuel
injection system, the catalytic converter, and engine computer. Also
included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition
Volkswagen dealers will repair your vehicle at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs. If your vehicle
fails a Smog Check Inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments
will be made by selected authorized Volkswagen dealers to ensure
that your vehicle passes the inspection. This is your Emission Control
System PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by selected authorized Volkswagen dealers.
This is your short-term Emission Control System DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever first occurs. If an
emission-related part listed in this warranty booklet specially noted
with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be
repaired or replaced by selected authorized Volkswagen dealers.
This is your long-term Emission Control System DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner's maintenance booklet.
Winnebago Industries recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Winnebago Industries
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure
to ensure the performance of all schedule maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to selected
authorized Volkswagen dealers as soon as a problem exists. The
warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that Winnebago
Industries may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or
unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact:
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Owner Relations at 1-800-537-1885; or the
California Air Resources Board
P.O. Box 8001
El Monte, CA 91731
To learn which authorized Volkswagen dealer will be able to perform
emissions warranty work, please call Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
exists, selected authorized
Emissions Control System Defects Warranty
Warranty for three years/50,000 miles.
Winnebago Industries, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser
and any subsequent purchaser that every 2005 Rialta motor home
certified for sale in and registered in California:
•
was designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all
applicable requirements of the California Air Resource Board
(CARB), and
•
is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause
the vehicle to fail to conform with CARB requirements, including
any defect which would cause the vehicle's onboard malfunction
indicator to illuminate for three years or 50,000 miles, whichever
first occurs.
A warranted part is any part installed on a motor vehicle or motor
vehicle engine by the vehicle or engine manufacturer or up-fitter, or
installed in a warranty repair, which affects any regulated emission
from a motor vehicle or engine which is subject to California emission
standards.
Warranty for 7 Years/70,000 Miles Covering Certain Emission
System Components
The following emission control system components are covered for 7
years or 70,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
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Catalytic Converter
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Exhaust Manifold
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Front Exhaust Pipe
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Fuel Tank
−
Engine Control Module
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Intake Manifold
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Secondary AIR Injection Pump
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Throttle Body
−
Transmission Control Module
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Camshaft Adjuster Unit
Emissions Performance Warranty
California maintains a mandatory
maintenance program (Smog Check) requiring motor vehicles to be
smog tested at regular intervals. If your vehicle fails to pass a smog
test performed by a Licensed Smog Check station pursuant to the
California Inspection and Maintenance Program within three years or
50,000 miles, whichever first occurs, selected authorized Volkswagen
dealers in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii or Canada
will perform, free of charge, any repairs necessary for the vehicle to
pass the smog test. These repairs include diagnosis, replacement,
repair, and adjustments.
performance warranty has expired, a Smog Check test failure due to
a defect in a part which is warranted for seven years/70,000 miles will
be covered in the same manner as above.
Additional Information About the California Emissions Control
System and the California Emissions Performance Warranties
When the Warranty Period Begins
The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the
original retail purchaser or, if the vehicle is first placed in service as a
"demonstrator" or "company" vehicle prior to delivery, on the date it is
first placed in service.
Maintaining your Vehicle
Winnebago Industries recommends that you use and maintain your
vehicle in accordance with the instructions set forth in the
Volkswagen owner's manual and Volkswagen maintenance booklet
and that you keep a record of your maintenance. Failure to maintain
your vehicle according to the required maintenance schedule may
cause the vehicle to exceed applicable emissions standards and
could result in denial of warranty coverage. However, Winnebago
Industries will not deny a warranty claim solely on the basis of your
emissions inspection
After the three-year/50,000-mile
and