{"id":11346,"date":"2019-03-29T11:09:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T15:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/?p=11346"},"modified":"2019-03-29T11:17:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T15:17:35","slug":"11346","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=11346","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Hazardous Materials to the Warranty Parts Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

When shipping any automotive hazardous materials, such as air bags, seat belt pretensioners, brake boosters, compressed gas shocks, batteries, paint, solvents, and other parts, to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC), dealership service agents must follow all hazardous material (hazmat) shipping requirements. (Fig. 14) The shipments must comply with applicable federal regulations, including being properly classified, described, marked, packaged, labeled, and in condition for shipment, and all persons performing the shipping functions in the dealership must be trained and certified.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fig. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If the shipment is found in violation of Dangerous Good shipping protocol for any reason, the claim will be debited. In addition, any person knowingly violating a Hazmat shipping requirement is liable for each offense.<\/p>\n

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Training and Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least one person (and preferably two or more) at the dealership must maintain hazmat training\/certification. Refresher training for ground transport is required every three years per federal regulation. There are several companies that provide training\/certification. Refer to Bulletin #99-00-89-019 for more information.<\/p>\n

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Identifying Hazardous Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n

When printing out the WPC shipping label, the label might indicate that it is not hazardous. The label designation is based on a new or unused part. Any part that comes in contact with flammable liquid is considered a hazardous material.<\/p>\n

For example, if a fuel line received from the parts warehouse is new and unused, it is not considered a hazmat material. However, if the same part has been installed in a vehicle and has been in contact with fuel, it is now considered a hazardous material and should be shipped following hazmat regulations.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Hazardous materials should only be shipped to the WPC using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation.<\/p>\n

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Returning Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the interest of safety and complying with requirements, GM does not accept returns of hazardous material other than core, warranty returns, and batteries through the Material Return Program. Hazardous material products not accepted should be designated as \u201cfield scrap\u201d and disposed of by the dealership in accordance with federal and local regulations.<\/p>\n

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– Thanks to Ed Laskowski<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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