EXPLANATION OF TERMS: - Continued
Contractor
The supplier of equipment who enters into an agreement directly with the Government to
furnish supplies.
Correction
The elimination of a defect.
Defect
Any condition or characteristic in any supplies or services furnished by the contractor under
the contract that is not in compliance with requirements of the contract.
Extended Warranty
Warranty that is provided for assemblies/parts beyond the standard 12 months.
Failed Item
A part, component, or end item that fails to perform its intended use.
False Return
The return of suspected defective warranty items to the manufacturer that are eventually
determined to be serviceable.
Manufacturer's Recall
Safety Recall An item is recalled to repair or replace a defective part or assembly which
may affect safety.
Service Recall An item is recalled to repair or replace a defective part or assembly which
does not affect the safe use of this item.
Owning Unit
The Army Unit authorized to operate, maintain, and use the equipment.
Reimbursement
A written provision in this warranty in which the Using/Support Unit may make the necessary
repairs, with or without prior approval from the contractor, and the Government will be
reimbursed for the repair parts and labor costs.
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