Warranty Booklet| page 11, WHAT’S NOT COVERED“Environmental Factors Not Covered
Your warranties don’t cover damage caused by environmental factors such as airborne fallout, bird droppings, insect damage, chemicals, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, acid rain, and road hazards. Nor do your warranties cover damage caused by hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.”

Owners Manual| page 290, What Causes Corrosion?“Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. 

The most common causes are:
•  Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.”