BMW Z4 M Roadster 2008 - Manual (Page 35)

Limited Warranty - Rust
Perforation 2008 Models
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) war-
rants this original vehicle against defects in
materials or workmanship which will result in
rust perforation of the vehicle body for a period
of 12 years unlimited mileage, commencing on
the date of first retail sale, or the date the vehi-
cle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or
company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of any rust
perforation, to the workshop of any authorized
BMW center. This BMW center will, without
charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace
the defective part(s). The decision to repair or
replace said part(s) is solely the prerogative of
BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are
made become the property of BMW NA.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the vehi-
cle must be inspected at every BMW Inspection
II (at least every two years). Any areas requiring
preventative maintenance must be repaired.
The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:
a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if
necessary, due to dirt accumulation.
b. Repairing any damages to undercoating or
paint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,
scratches, or other external influences.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) makes
no other express warranty on this product
except the new car warranty or the warranty as
to the emission control system. THE DURATION
OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES HEREIN.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (BMW NA)
HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS
OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE
OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Any legal claim or action arising
from any express or implied warranty contained
herein must be brought within 12 months of the
date it arises.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
a. Damage caused by negligence, improper
accident damage repairs, or improper use.
b. Damage attributable to failure to perform
required inspections/maintenance at the
specified intervals or in accordance with the
BMW rust inspection/maintenance program
instructions. Proof must be provided by a
paid invoice or filling in the appropriate boxes
in the Service Section of this Statement.
BMW NA will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the
vehicle identification number has been
altered or cannot be read, if the odometer
has been replaced or altered and the true
mileage cannot be determined, if the vehicle
has been declared a total loss or sold for sal-
vage purposes, or if the vehicle has been
used in any competitive event.
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