I really don't knoe how they could flag her jeep. It only has a bumper winch and 33" duratracs on the stock wheels. Every thing else is stock
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That wasn't directed at you. I doubt they will.
I am very well versed in the legal aspects of dealer practices as they pertain to warranty claims. The subaru in my wife's lawsuit was flagged by a field engineer that was brought in specially for that reason. That is partially what the lawsuit is about. You can do whatever you want with your Jeep, but if your seat starts squeeking or your seatbelts don't work properly, they are still under warranty. The only thing that can be denied is the claim you put in. Your control arms snap, they can deny your claim to replace the control arm. The claims can only be denied one at a time. A dealer/manufacturer cannot blanket "void the warranty." There is no such thing as it is illegal to do so. A flagged vehicle simply makes the dealer aware of the situation, and they handle the claim with a much closer inspection. If I turned a brand new Jeep into Moby (like Rubicat), no dealer can simply say "you modified it, your warranty is gone." Rubicat didn't have his heated seats modified, his power mirrors changed, etc. Again, only an individual claim can be denied, never a warranty. BTW, if you have a REALLY good lawyer, you can even sue for false advertising. Chrysler routinely showcases their vehicles offroad, with massive tires, bumpers, axles, racks, etc etc etc. This has already been done (and won) by owners for the Nissan GTR and the Mitsubishi Evo.
P.S. A dealer doesn't have the authority to flag a vehicle. It must be flagged by a representative of the manufacturer (ie a field engineer).
I never said the dealer will flag it, I said it can be flagged.
And since you seem to want me to prove you wrong here it is right from the owners manual.
3.1 Modifications Not Covered
A. Some Modifications Don’t Void the
Warranties But Aren’t Covered
Certain changes that you might make to your
vehicle do not, by themselves, void the warranties
described in this booklet. Examples of some of
these changes are:
• installing non-Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler)
parts, components, or equipment (such as a non-
Chrysler radio or speed control); and
• using special non-Chrysler materials or
additives.
plant or is not certified for use on your vehicle. Nor
do they cover the costs of any repairs or adjustments
that might be caused or needed because of the
installation or use of non-Chrysler parts, compo-
nents, equipment, materials, or additives.
Performance or racing parts are considered to be
non-Chrysler parts. Repairs or adjustments caused
by their use are not covered under your warranties.
Examples of the types of alterations not covered are:
• installing accessories — except for genuine
Chrysler / MOPAR accessories installed by
an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram dealer;
• applying rustproofing or other protection
products;
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• changing the vehicle’s configuration or
dimensions, such as converting the vehicle into
a limousine or food service vehicle; or
• using any refrigerant that Chrysler has
not approved.
B. Modifications That WILL Void Your
Warranties
