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A cceturo v. A bex Corp., et al., S uperior Ct., Law Division, Middlesex Cty., New Jersey, D ocket No. M 1D -L-6601-99-AS ; 03/07/06 A cce ttiro v. A d ex Corp., et a ll, S uperior CL, Law Division, Middlesex Cty., New Jersey, Docket No. M ID -L-6601-99-A S ; 03/07/06 Pape 8 G.L. Cotter December 5, 1986 Volvo-White Joint Venture: The companies are close to the final business agreement and hope to sign before year end. GM has apparently fcommitted to entering the first year (1989) with a minimum 7 ..534 class B tnarket share. Shortfall is to be made up in cash. Dressed Axle Program: The Eaton committee has met twice to discuss the possible outline of such a program. Major functional areas have identified concerns and initial efforts to dovelop cost estimates are underway. Opportunities exist for pilot programs at Canadian Kenworth and GMC. However, it is evidenL that customer OEM's have not clearly formulated their own approach to the issue, making it difficult to gather accurate information. FORD MOTOR COMPANY No report submitted. NAVISTAR General Comments The Navistar/Dana partnership is slowly, but effectively, getting underway. Class 8 front and rear drive axles now carry a three-year or 300,000 miles, 100% parls and labor with 10U% parts extended to five years ur 500,000 miles at no charge transferable to second owner. They also have a Simplified Orivelrain (5.D.T.) on transmissions, drivelines and rear axles for a nominal fee - service contract. On certain vehicles equipped with certain SOT and engines, dealers are offered extended free floor plan and various lucrative discounts. 1L has been reported that on certain select fleets, spiffs are running as high as fl.MJO if using all Dana componentry. Purchasing We have been assured that revised drive axle contract pricing will be in our possession by December 12, 198.6. This contract will reflect pricing that was established in September, 19B5. Product Engineering Drive Axles We officially received and responded to an RR) on model 23070S. Apparently, this model has created an interest add may service a niche market that neither Dana nor Rockwell can offer at the present time. Brakes Commodity Team has arrived at a decision and must have "higher* management approval before announcing that decision. We have been told that we will be advlsnd by December 1.2, 1986 of their decision. P-EAT-0662 HAD 031720