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2018-07-20 Government

Navy's new $4.6 billion destroyer was accepted despite need for new engine

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Posted by Frank G 2018-07-20 11:09|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 ...and that's how people die. However, all the brass will get medals and a nifty retirement ceremony.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-07-20 11:35|| 2018-07-20 11:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Before it would have been a manufacturer's defect engine replacement. Now I suppose it falls under the customer warranty. I had a VW Camper situation like that.

The transmission blew 100 miles short of the power train warranty end. The 105 mile tow was covered. The dealership 'declined' to replace the transmission under warranty because of the mileage.

Posted by Skidmark 2018-07-20 11:38|| 2018-07-20 11:38|| Front Page Top

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