Warranty
NAPA Belts/Hose Timing Belt Warranty Statement

Timing belts are a critical part of any engine maintenance program and must be replaced at the specified interval determined by the belt manufacturer or original equipment vehicle manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in catastrophic engine damage. Replacement with a premium quality belt that meets or exceeds original equipment specifications is your best assurance of continued trouble-free performance. NAPA Belts/Hose (NBH) timing belts are made by Gates, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of timing belts. NBH timing belts not only meet OE specifications, they are an exact OE replacement on many vehicles.

All NBH timing belts are manufactured under tight quality controls. In the event of failure due to defects in materials or workmanship, however, Gates will replace timing belts that are proven to be defective if failure occurred within the timing belt replacement interval recommendation specified by Gates or the original equipment vehicle manufacturer. (See www.napabeltshose.com/tb for required replacement intervals.) Gates will also, at its option, repair or replace vehicle engine components damaged due to proven defects in timing belt materials or workmanship, if the damage occurred within the specified belt replacement interval. Repairs or replacement costs will not exceed the fair market value of vehicle at the time the defect was identified. This paragraph states the exclusive remedy for defects in NBH/Gates timing belts.

This warranty is null and void if the belt is not used in the application as defined in NAPA Belts/Hose printed or online applications catalog. NBH/Gates timing belts must be installed, tensioned and maintained according to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended procedures using OE recommended tools or their equivalent. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty. Warranty claims will be denied if, in the sole determination of Gates, the belt has been damaged due to any of the following conditions: collision, engine overheating, engine oil starvation, belt misapplication, belt contamination with oil or antifreeze, misinstallation, over or under-tensioning or other abuse. This warranty does not apply to vehicles or engines used in modified performance or racing applications.

THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY STATEMENT. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND SOME DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, DEPENDING UPON WHERE YOU LIVE OR USE THE TIMING BELT.

For warranty service, please contact the local automotive parts store that sold the belt. The parts store will contact a NAPA Belts/Hose sales representative to implement the warranty process.