Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2426

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 2426 - Emission Control System Warranty Statement

(a) Each manufacturer shall furnish a copy of the following statement with each new 1996-1999 model year heavy-duty off-road compression-ignition engines and each new 2011 and later model year compression-ignition engine, using those portions of the statement applicable to the engine.CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board (and manufacturer's name, optional) is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your (years) engine. In California, new heavy-duty off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. (Manufacturer's name) must warrant the emission control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the fuel injection system and the air induction system. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, (manufacturer's name) will repair your heavy-duty off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

The (year) and later heavy-duty off-road engines are warranted for (warranty period). If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by (manufacturer's name).

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

--As the off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. (Manufacturer's name) recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your off-road engine, but (manufacturer's name) cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

--As the off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that (manufacturer's name) may deny you warranty coverage if your off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

--Your engine is designed to operate on (fuel) only. Use of any other fuel may result in your engine no longer operating in compliance with California's emissions requirements.

--You are responsible for initiating the warranty process. The ARB suggests that you present your off-road engine to a (manufacturer's name) dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed by the dealer as expeditiously as possible.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact (Insert chosen manufacturer's contact) at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX.

(b) For 1996-1999 model year heavy-duty off-road compression-ignition engines and 2011 and later model year compression-ignition engines, each manufacturer shall furnish with each new engine a warranty statement which generally describes the obligations and rights of the engine manufacturer and owner under this article. Engine manufacturers shall also include in the warranty statement a phone number the customer may use to obtain their nearest franchised service center.

(c) Each manufacturer shall submit the documents required by Subsections (a) and (b) with the manufacturer's preliminary application for new engine certification for approval by the Executive Officer. The Executive Officer may reject or require modification of the documents to the extent the submitted documents do not satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b). Approval by the Executive Officer of the documents required by Subsections (a) and (b) shall be a condition of certification. The Executive Officer shall approve or disapprove the documents required by Subsections (a) and (b) within 90 days of the date such documents are received from the manufacturer. Any disapproval shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons therefore. In the event of disapproval, the manufacturer may petition the Board to review the decision of the Executive Officer.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2426

1. New section filed 6-9-93; operative 7-9-93 (Register 93, No. 24).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 12-22-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 52).
3. Amendment filed 12-28-2000; operative 12-28-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 52).
4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-7-2005; operative 1-6-2006 (Register 2005, No. 49).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 12-11-2012; operative 1-10-2013 (Register 2012, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43102 and 43104, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43013, 43017, 43018, 43101, 43102 and 43205.5, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 6-9-93; operative 7-9-93 (Register 93, No. 24).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 12-22-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 52).
3. Amendment filed 12-28-2000; operative 12-28-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 52).
4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-7-2005; operative 1-6-2006 (Register 2005, No. 49).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed filed 12-11-2012; operative 1-10-2013 (Register 2012, No. 50).