Suzuki Marine has long been known for the strength of its three-year Limited Warranty coverage, and now it has become even stronger. Beginning with the 2001 model year, all new 2001 Suzuki four-stroke outboards are backed with an enhanced three-year Limited Warranty for pleasure users that covers major engine components for the entire three years.

"With the exception of a few ‘normal wear’ and external accessory items, what’s covered in the first year will be covered in the third," said Suzuki Marine’s Marketing Director Larry Vandiver. "This should provide even more peace of mind to Suzuki owners, and demonstrates how strongly we believe in the quality and dependability of our four-stroke motors," he added.

Suzuki was the first outboard manufacturer to back its products with a three-year Limited Warranty, and will continue to offer its industry-leading Suzuki Extended Protection Plan that provides boaters with a total of six years of protection. In addition, Suzuki will continue to offer its existing three-year Limited Warranty on its two-stroke outboard models from 5 to 225 horsepower.

This enhanced protection on Suzuki four-strokes will be welcome news to boat owners around the country. With four-stroke motors ranging from the portable 9.9/15 horsepower models to the brawny, new-for-2001 90 and 115 horsepower fuel-injected four-strokes, there’s a Suzuki for every type of boat – from car-toppers to offshore catamarans, and everything in between. "Suzuki owners know they can count on their outboards to get them out and back, even in tough conditions," said Vandiver.

For more information on Suzuki’s enhanced three-year Limited Warranty, Suzuki’s optional Extended Protection Plan or the company’s complete line of technologically advanced two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors from 5 to 225 horsepower, visit your authorized Suzuki Marine dealer, Wefing's Marine, or continue reading below for more information.

What is covered

American Suzuki Motor Corporation provides a limited warranty which covers each new Suzuki Four-Stroke Outboard Motor imported and distributed by American Suzuki Motor Corporation. The warranty will cover necessary repairs for any defect which is caused directly by materials or workmanship. The Suzuki Limited Warranty will be in effect if the outboard motor was properly installed and serviced by an Authorized Suzuki Outboard Motor Dealer.

Warranty Coverage Periods

• Pleasure use: The warranty period is 36 months.
• Commercial Use: The warranty period is 12 months.
• Rental Use: The warranty period is 12 months.
• Demonstrator: The warranty period begins on the date the outboard was first used by the dealer as a demonstrator. You will receive the remaining warranty coverage when the outboard is sold at retail for pleasure use only.

Your Warranty Begins

All warranty periods begin on the date the motor is first delivered to the customer or first put into dealer service, such as a dealer demonstrator -- whichever comes first.

Dealer Responsibilities

Any Authorized Suzuki Outboard Dealer will perform warranty repairs to your outboard.

The Authorized Suzuki Outboard Dealer from whom you purchased your outboard is required to provide you with a signed copy of the Certificate of Pre-Delivery. This form will complete your warranty records and should be attached to your warranty policy for future reference. The Certificate of Pre-Delivery outlines the steps your dealer has taken to fulfill its pre-delivery responsibility to properly install and service your new Suzuki Outboard.

Your dealer will also present you with a warranty identification Servicard at the time of purchase. Dealers will need to refer to your Servicard whenever you request warranty repairs. Should you lose your Servicard your dealer can obtain a replacement for you at no charge. If you need warranty repairs and you have misplaced your Servicard other proof of purchase will be required such as the original copy of your bill of sale.

American Suzuki Customer Relations department

American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Marine Division
Customer Service Department
3251 East Imperial Highway
PO Box 1100
Brea, California 92822-1100
Telephone: (714) 572-1490

EXCLUSIONS: READ CAREFULLY.

Warranty Exclusions in the second and third year of the three year pleasure use warranty coverage period:
Gauges and meters, fuel tank, remote control boxes and external wire harnesses, hoses and all rubber components (except engine oil seals).

SITUATIONS NOT COVERED BY THE SUZUKI LIMITED WARRANTY:
The Suzuki Limited Warranty does not cover the following situations. Repair of these items is the responsibility of the customer.

• Accidents, such as striking submerged objects or running aground.
• Misapplication of the outboard motor to the vessel, such as underpowering commercial vessels, overpowering or installing an incorrect shaft length motor.
• Abusive operation of the motor, such as operating the engine at continuous 100% throttle setting, or with insufficient warm up or insufficient cooling water supply.
• Piston seizure not caused by a manufacturing defect in either materials or workmanship.
• Competition or racing usage.
• Improperly performed repairs or maintenance.
• Improper selection of octane rating or poor fuel quality such as water contamination or abnormal concentrations of alcohol or other substances.
• Improper selection of lubricants such as low quality oil, gelled oil or non-marine grade lubricants and greases.
• Normal wear and deterioration during everyday, intended use of the motor.
• Normal operational noises and/or normal vibrations not caused by a defect in factory materials or workmanship.
• Differences between like motors such as power, acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, vibration or noises due to normal production variations.
• Normal cosmetic deterioration, such as fading of paint color, paint peeling, decal fading or peeling that are caused by improper storage, lack of maintenance or harsh climate conditions.
• Customer applied chemical treatments such as specialized waxes, water repellent protective engine sprays and oil additives.
• Environmental damage such as exposure to sun, rain, freezing, tree sap, bird droppings, hail, road salt, acid rain, ozone and other natural conditions.
• Corrosion damage caused by a lack of proper use, maintenance, storage or exposure to salt water, normal galvanic action or electrolysis.
• Underwater submersion or ingestion of water either through the intake or exhaust system such as, but not limited to, an improperly mounted bracket or being subjected to stormy seas or mishandling of the vessel.
• Alteration, modification, tampering with the original factory settings, vandalism, fire, accident, theft, and collision.
• Tilt lock mechanism, if damage was caused by trailering or raised auxiliary motor position.
• Use of non-Suzuki parts and accessories which are directly responsible for the failure of a covered component.
• Additional labor to remove and reinstall non-factory installed parts or accessories in order to perform warranty repairs.
• Any other use of the motor which is unreasonable or abnormal under the circumstances.

NORMAL WEAR AND DETERIORATION

Engine components which wear out at expected intervals during the regular service span of an engine do not constitute a defect, but are merely a result of the engine's normal life span. This normal wear is not covered by the warranty.

During routine operation of the outboard motor, certain components will experience normal wear and deterioration, including but not limited to, the following: filters, fuses, spark plugs, propellers, propeller bushings, zinc anodes, timing belts, water pump impellers, starter motor brushes, and trim motor brushes.

Normal maintenance parts and labor needed to maintain your Suzuki outboard motor and the normal replacement of parts due to normal wear and deterioration are your responsibility. The warranty does not provide coverage for these items. Some examples are:

• First required service and any periodic maintenance.
• Lower unit gear oil changes.
• Filters and spark plugs.
• Water pump impellers.
• Valve adjustments.

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND EXPENSES

The Suzuki Limited Warranty does not cover any incidental or consequential damages whether foreseeable or not, including but not limited to, the following:

• The expense of returning the outboard for warranty repairs.
• Towing charges.
• "Haul out" fees.
• Loss of use.
• Inconvenience.
• Lost business revenue or profits.
• Alternate motor or boat rentals.
• Overnight expenses, telephone calls, meal expenses, lodging expenses, etc.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The above information is provided by Wefing's Marine and www.wefings.com for information purposes only. Final determination of warranty applicability is done by Suzuki Marine, not by us. We will make every effort to help you with any warranty situations arising with your Suzuki motor and to help you get fair resolution of any problems you may have. Suzuki has been a remarkably reliable motor for us and in the few instances we have had warranty situations in our own shop we have had complete and trouble free resolution from Suzuki. We would not hesitate to recommend a Suzuki based on our own experience with the reliability of the motors and the genuine help available from American Suzuki Motor Corporation in the rare event of problems.

There are other conditions, exclusions, applications, etc. to the warranty not posted here. For full details see your Suzuki dealer.