BILSTEIN WARRANTY POLICIES
(Proof of purchase is required to process warranty)

Please explore the links below for more information:

  • General Warranty Details
  • Warranty Details by Product Series
  • Warranty Restrictions
  • Return Procedures chart

  • GENERAL WARRANTY DETAILS
    ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America warrants its gas pressure shock absorbers against defects in workmanship and materials for as long as you, the original purchaser, own your car.

    If a shock/strut malfunctions and Bilstein determines it to be defective, we will either replace it or repair it depending on the term of the warranty based on the assembly's model type.


    WARRANTY DETAILS FOR TC (B4) / C / HD (B6) / Sport (B8) / BTS (B12) / PSS (B14) / PSS9 & PSS10 (B16) GAS PRESSURE SHOCKS
    LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

    Bilstein warrants to the original retail purchaser that, for the life of each Gas Pressure Shock, this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Proof of purchase is required process warranty. Please return product to the original place of purchase.


    WARRANTY DETAILS FOR AIRMATIC & ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION PRODUCTS (B4)
    LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY

    Bilstein warrants to the original retail purchaser that, for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, the Airmatic and Electronic Suspension Products shall be free from defects in workmanship and/or material. Proof of purchase is required process warranty. Please return product to the original place of purchase.


    WARRANTY DETAILS FOR 9300 / 9100 / 7100 / 6100 / 5150 / 5125 SERIES MOTORSPORTS PRODUCT
    LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

    Bilstein warrants to the original retail purchaser that, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness or fitness for particular purpose, except as may be prohibited by applicable law, is likewise limited in duration to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you.

    This warranty is non-transferable and does not cover normal wear and tear or any other loss, liability or damage resulting from improper alteration, disassembly, handling, installation, service, repair or use of this product. Should this product fail as a result of a defect in materials or workmanship within the warranty period, contact Bilstein's Warranty Service Department by telephone at 1(800) 370-9522, or in writing at ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America 14102 Stowe Drive, Poway, California, 92064, for repair or replacement at Manufacturer's option. Do not return this motorsports product to the place of purchase. Proof of purchase is required to process warranty.


    WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS
    The limited warranties set forth above do not cover normal wear and tear and are non-transferable.

    There are only a few specific exceptions to this warranty. They include:

    • Original equipment shock absorbers - which are warrantied by the original equipment manufacturer.
    • Improper installation,
    • Racing, driving competition or off-road use,
    • Use on modified or other than Bilstein-recommended vehicles.
    • Bent or broken Rods showing abuse or abnormal wear

    Surface finish, boot or mounting hardware such as, but not limited to, rubber bushings, as well as labor charges are not covered by any of the foregoing limited warranties.

    Bilstein's liability for a defective shock absorber is limited to replacement of shock with a new or reconditioned Bilstein shock absorber. Repair or replacement as provided by this warranty is customer's sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a product failure. Manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the disassembly, handling, installation, service, repair or use of this product. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

    Note: Other exclusions may or may not apply in certain states or rare circumstances.


    WARRANTY PROCESSING

    1. Proof of purchase is required to process all warranties.

    2. If possible check the suspect shock/strut for possible failure using the directions listed below

    3. If the shock/strut assembly qualifies as defective return it to your place of purchase accompanied by a copy of the proof of purchase. Include all contact information including a description of the problem/failure

    For additional information about our warranty, please contact our Warranty Hotline by phone at 1(800) 370-9522 or email at warranty@bilstein.com.


    CONDITION ACTION RETURN PROCEDURES

    When a shock has been determined defective, or if more sophisticated testing seems necessary, return the shock to the original place of purchase for warranty evaluation.

    For prompt replacement or evaluation, you must include the following:

    1. All originally supplied mounting parts.
    2. A copy of customer's proof of purchase.
    3. Customer's contact information.
    4. A note clearly describing the problem with the shock.

    CONDITION ACTION
    Coating of film on shock body or piston rod. A completely normal occurrence, not defective No replacement necessary Compression depth seems off--check by fully compressing shock and comparing distance "x" to that of a new shock, same part number. If variance between old and new shock exceeds 3/8" (10mm), old shock is defective. Exception: Strut cartridges must compress to their internal bumpstop. Include note describing problem, return for replacement.
    Signs of abuse, improper installation, broken or bent rods, collision damage or modification. Also, shocks used for racing or in race cars. No replacement possible--Warranty has been invalidated. Clicking noise, plus pronounced endplay--when piston rod is held downwards, compressed halfway, then quickly moved up and down an inch or so in each direction. Include note describing problem, return for replacement.
    Unbroken piston rod is separated from shock body. Include note describing problem, return for replacement.

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