Opinion ID: 1595696
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: second engine failure

Text: Genetti testified that the truck broke down again on October 30 or 31, 1996. The driver called Genetti and told him that, like the first breakdown, the truck had experienced a sudden loss of power. The driver pulled over immediately and made arrangements for the truck to be towed to the nearest Caterpillar dealer. The dealership informed Genetti that a valve and piston had failed in the engine and that the repair work would be covered by the warranty. According to Genetti, he discussed the possibility of receiving a new engine with Wayne Allen Mohr, the service manager at the facility where the truck was repaired. Genetti stated Mohr informed him that the chances of getting a new engine paid for under the warranty were slim to none and that he was never offered a new engine by Mohr at any time. Mohr, however, testified that he sought and received authority to put a new engine in the truck, and a repair record shows a notation on it to that effect. Mohr did not specifically state whether the new engine was authorized to be entirely paid for under the warranty. Mohr also testified that he felt it was an adequate and proper remedy to repair, instead of replace, the engine. The truck was repaired with a remanufactured cylinder head group and turbo charger, and the pistons and rings were replaced. The truck was out of service for approximately a week while being repaired.