TB-9-2320-318-14 FMTV Technical Bulletin Warranty Program M1078 M1083 Download
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 30 MAY 2004 ARMY TB 9-2320-318-14 DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR M1078, M1078A1 SERIES, 2-1/2 TON, 4X4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV) M1083, M1083A1 SERIES, 5 TON, 6X6 MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV) FMTV RESET Contract Number W56HZV-04-C-0260 Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this publication. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Submit your DA Form 2028-2 (Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications), through the Internet, on the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) website. The Internet address is http://aeps.ria.army.mil . If you need a password, scroll down and click on “ACCESS REQUEST FORM”. The DA Form 2028 is located in the ONLINE FORMS PROCESSING section of the AEPS. Fill out the form and click on SUBMIT. Using this form on the AEPS will enable us to respond quicker to your comments and better manage the DA Form 2028 program. You may also mail, fax or email your letter, DA Form 2028, or DA Form 2028-2 direct to: Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CIP-WT, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. The email address is TACOM-TECH-PUBS@ria.army.mil . The fax number is DSN 793-0726 or Commercial (309) 782-0726. 1. General. This bulletin provides implementation instructions for the Warranty on the FMTV RESET. It contains instructions for obtaining services and/or supplies covered under warranty. This bulletin also describes methods of processing warranty claims. For additional information on the FMTV RESET or any U.S. Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) equipment, contact your local Warranty Control Office/Officer (WARCO) or TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR). If your WARCO or TACOM LAR is not available, or if additional information is required, contact TACOM. The number to call is DSN 786-8081, COMMERCIAL (810) 574-8081. The caller should be prepared to provide: (1) name, (2) DSN and commercial telephone numbers, (3) complete unit designation, (4) identification of the vehicle, to include the serial number(s), (5) a brief description of the problem, (6) the contract number (see paragraph 3), and (7) operating hours or miles on the equipment. 2. Explanation of Terms. a. Abuse. The improper use, maintenance, repair or handling of warranted items that may cause the warranty of those items to become void, for example, not following service intervals, using the vehicle for other than what is intended. b. Acceptance. The execution of the Accep- tance Block and signing of DD Form 250, by the authorized Government representative.