I. New section lik

lll 24 90, mttve 2 2 I (Register 90, Nu.ll). 

2. Amendment of Noll li I 26 95; opcr.uivc 26 9S Jllll'liiUtlll to Govcm 

mcnt Code section 341.4(d) (ltcgistcr 95 , No. . Note: Untlcr section 20•J(c)(2) of the · 1 cntl Clcnn 

Air Act (42 

U.S.C. § 7 (c)(2)), Qtlifumia is r~-qmrcdtu • tvc .mthurllnllun from the Admim~trator he U.S. l·nviron 

mcntnll'r ctiun Ag~'ltcy (U.S. I· I' A) prior to enforcing iL~ reg nttotL~ rcgnnl in!lne n· r01ttl vehicles ond en)lincs. Accordingly, the Air ltc · s Boord wi ot seck to enforce the orr hwny rccrcntionnl vclnclc rcgnlo unlll 

· ch time us it receive<; nuthori~alton ftomlhc U.S. EPA. 

Article 2.2. Procedures for In-Use Vehicle 

Ordered Recalls 

§ 2122. General Provisions. 

The provisions regarding applicability of the ordered rccull proce- dure~ and the definitions shall be the same as those set forth in Title 13, 

Cnliforniu Code of Regulations, Sections 2lllond 2112. 

Non Authority citctl: Sections 39600, 39(.0 I, 43013, 43018 nnd431 OS, Hculth 

und Sufcty Code. Reference: liculth und Sufcty Code Section~ 43000, 43009.5, 43013,43018,43101,43104,43105,43106,43107 and43204-43205.S, Health 

und Safety Code. 

HISTORY I. New section lilctl I 24-90; opcrat ivc 2 23 90 (Rcgostcr 90, No. 8). 

2. Amendment or Non filed I 26 95; operative I 26 95 pursuuntto Govern 

mcnt Code ~cction II 343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 4). Note: Under section 209(c)(2) of the Fcdcntl Clean Air Act (42 

U.S.C. § 7S43(c)(2)), California is 

rcq1nrctlto receive authorization floom the Admimstrator of the 

U.S. Envtronmcntal Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcing us rcnulouons I'C!lard· ing new orr rood vehicle~~ ond engines. Accordingly, the 

Air Resources Doard 

will not &eck to cnro~'C the orr htjlhway recreational vcluclc rcgulotioliS untrl such time us II receives authoril'JJiton from the 

U.S. I:PA. 

3. Amendment of section and Non filed 12 S 2007; operative 1-4-2008 (Register 2007, No. 49). 

4. Amendmcntol"scctionond Nor1 filed II 8 2010; operative 12 8 2010 (Reg- ister 20 I 0, No. 46). 

§ 2123. Initiation and Notification of Ordered 

Emission-Related Recalls. 

(a) 1\ manufacturer shall be notified whenever the Executive Officer 

has determined, based on warranty information reports, field information 

reports, enforcement testing results, or any other information, that a substantial number of a class or category of vehicles or engines produced by 

that manufacturer, although properly maintained and used, contain a failure in an emission related component which, if uncorrected, may result 

in the vehicles' or t.'Rgines' failure to meet applicable standards over their 

useful lives; or whenever a class or category ofvchiclcs or cngmcs within 

their useful lives, on average, do not conform to the standards prescribed 

pursuant to Section 4310 I of the Health and Safety Code as applicable 

to the model ycor of such vehicle.<~. (b) It shall be presumed for purposes of this section that an emission 

related failure will result in the cxcccdancc of emission standards unless 

the manufacturer prcscniS evidence in accordance with the procedures 

set forth in Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2 i 47 which 

demonstrates to the satisfactton of the Executive Officer that the failure 

will not result in cxcecdance of emission standards over the useful life of 

the vehicle or engme. 

(c) The notification shall mclude a description of each class or category of vehicles or engines encompo!ISed by the determination of nonconformity, shall set forth the factual basis for the determination and shall 

designate a date at least 4S days from the dote of receipt of such notifica

209(c)(2) ol

lhc l

ctlcrol Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543(c)(2)), Culifon1in 

rc<Jnirctllo receive uuthoril'.llliun lrom the Atlmmt5lmtor of the 

U.S. J:nvinHI 

mentnl Pmt~'Ction Agency (U.S. liP A) prior to enforcing iL, fCJ!Uintion.~ rcgnnl 

mgnew oil' road vehicles und cngiiiCl>. Accordingly, the Air Resources Bunni wtllnol M:Ck to enforce the orr htglnwy rccrcdtional vchtck: regulutinns 11111il ~ueh time n~ II fCCCIVC!o Dlllhori~JJIIOII lromthe 

U.S. J:PA. 

§ 2124. Availability of Public Hearing. 

(u) The manufacturer muy request a public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in Sections 60040 to 60053, Title 17, California Code 

of Regulations to contest the finding of nonconformity and the necessity 

for or the scope of any ordered corrective actiOn. 

(b) If a manufacturer requests a publ ie hearing pursuant to subsection 

(a) above, and if the Executive Officer's determination of nonconformity 

is confirmed at the hearing, the manufacturer shall submit the recall plan 

required by Section 2125 within 30 days after receipt of the Boord's decision. 

Non· Authority cilctl: ScctiotL~ 39600, 39C.O I, 43013, 43018 und 431 OS, Hcullh und Suli:ty Code. ltcfcrcncc: Health ond Safety Cotlc Sections 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 430IK, 43101,43104,43105,43106,43107 und43204-4320S.S, Hculth 

und Safety Code. 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering and amendment oftcx.t previously intorporatctl by rclcrcncc in Section 2113toScction2124lilctll 24-90;opcrativc2 23 90(Rcgistcr90, No. 8). For prior history, sec Registers 86, No. 38 and83, No. 17. 

2. Amendment of Non lilcd I 26 95; operative I 26 95 pursuant to Govern 

mcnt Code liCtlion II 34J.4(d) (Register 95, No. 4). Note: Under 5eclion 209(c)(2) ofthc Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543(c)(2)), Califomiu is 

required to n:ccivc authorization ftom the AdminiMrator of the U.S. 

Environ 

mental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcmg 1ts ro;.rulations rcgonl· ing new orr rood vehicles und c:ngincs. Accordingly, the Air Resources 8oortl wtll notliCck to enforce the orr htjlhwuy rccrwtional vehicle regulations ulllil fiUCh lime us it receives authori1.ohon from dtc 

U.S. EPA. 

§ 2125. Or&tred Recall Plan. 

(a) Unless II public hearing is requested by the manufacturer, II recall 

plan shall be submitted to the Chief, Mobile Source Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, Cl\ 91731, within the time limit specified in the 

notification. The Executive Officer may grunt the manufacturer an cxlcnsion upon good cause shown. 

(b) The recall plan shall contain the followmg: 

(I) 1\ description of coch class or category of vehicle or engine to be 

recalled, including the engine family or sub group thereof, the model 

ycor,thc make, the modcl,ond such other information as may be required 

to identify the vehicles or engines to be recalled. 

(2) 1\ description of the nonconformity and the specific modifications, 

alterations, repairs, corrections, adjustments or other changes to be made 

to bring the vehicleK or engines into conformity including a brief summary oflhe data and technical studies which support the manufacturer's deCision regarding the specific comctions to be mode. 

(3) A description of the method by which the manufacturer will determine the names and addresses of vehicle or engine owners and the method by which they will be notified. 

(4) A description of the procedure to be followed by vehicle or engine 

owners to obtain correction of the nonconformity including the date on 

or after which the owner can have the nonconformity remedied, the time 

reasonably necessary to perform the labor required to correct the nonconformity, and the designation of facilities at which the nonconformity con 

be remedied. The repair shall be completed within a reasonable time destgnotcd by the Executive Officer from the date the owner delivers the vchtclc or engine for repair. This requirement becomes applicable on the 

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where: R capture rule (sec section 2112(u), above, for dclinition). 

11 uvcragc reduction per vehicle resulting from the recoil 

repair (sec subsection (b)( 12)(B), below, for dctennination). 

l!f avcrugc noncomplinnce emission level dctcnnined from 

in usc cnlorccmenttcsting and other sources. 

l!s emission standard for a particular pollutant. 

An 110 percent capture rotc shall be required for recalls based exclusively on noncumplinncc as defined in section 2112(h)( I), above. 

(7) 1l1e plan muy specify the maximum incentives (such ns n tunc up 

or specified quantity of gasoline). if any, the manufacturer will otTer to 

induce vehicle or engine owners to present their vehicles for repair, as evidence that the manufacturer has made n good faith effort to repair the 

percentage of vehicles or engines specified in the plan. The plan shall include a schedule fur implementing actions to be token including identified increments of progress towards implcmcntntion and dcndhnes for 

completing each such increment. 

(8) A copy of the lctt of noll ficution to be sent to vehicle or engine 

owners. 

(9) A description of the system by which the manufacturer will assure 

that on adequate supply of ports will be nvnilnblc to pcrfonn the repair 

under the recall plan including the dote by which on adequate supply of 

parts will be available to initiate the repair campaign, and the method to 

be used to assure the supply remains both adequate and responsive to 

owner demand. 

(10) A copy of all necessary instructions to be sent to those persons 

who nrc to pcrfonn the repair under the recall plan. 

(II) A description of the impact of the proposed changes on fuel economy, drivcnbility, perfonnnnce and safety of each cln~ or category of vehicles or engines to be recalled and n brief summary of the dntn,technical 

studies, or engineering evaluations which support these dc~crtptions. ( 12) A description of the impact of the proposed chnnl(cs on the average emissions of the vehicles or engines to be recalled ba cd on noncompliance us defined in section 2112(h)(2), above. The description shall 

contain the following: 

(A) Avemge noncompliance emission levels. 

(B) Avcrugc emission reduction or incrcuse (IL'f pollutant resulting 

from the recoil repair. These avcrugcs shall be vcnficd by the manufacturer by applying the proposed recall repairs to two or more m usc vehicles or engines representing the avcmge noncompliance emission levels. Only those vehicles or engines with baseline cmtssion levels Within 

25 percent of the nvemgc emission levels of noncomplyutg pollutant(s) 

established under the in use enforcement test program may be used by 

manufacturers to verifY proposed recall repairs. The Executive Officer 

may allow the usc ofvchich:s or ncs exceeding these limits if none 

which meet the limits can be reasonably procured. In the case of heavy 

duty engines, the average cmisston levels may be verified by using laboratory engines, subject to approval by the Executive Officer. 

(C) An estimate of the avcro~gc cmt'l!lion level per pollutant for a class 

or category of vehicles orcngmcs after repair a.~ corrected by the required 

capture rate. The estimated average emission level shall comply with the 

applicable emission standards. If the average emissions levels achieved 

by applying the average emission reduction per vehicle or engine after 

No. K). l·or pnor lory sec Kegi.~IL'1'5 86, No. 38 und 83, No. 17. 

 

2. Amendment offiubseclions(b)(li)und(b)( 12) lilcd8 30 9I;OJ!Crulive9 :10 91 (ltcgi.~tcr 92, No. 14) . 

3. Amcnd,mcnl of ~IJTI lilcd I 26 9S; operative I 26 9S pursu11111 to Govcm 

mcnt Code section 11343.4(d) (lteg1stcr 9S, No. 4). Nole: Under section 209(~)(2) of the. Fcdeml ~lcun Air Act (42 

U.S.C. § 7S43(c)(2)), Culifomiu is 

n:qmn:d to rcec1vc uuthoniaillon from the Admimstrutor of the U.S. Environ mcntnll'rntcction Agency (U.S. HI' A) prior to enforcing lis n:gulution.~ n:gurtl 

IIIJl new on· rond vehicle.~ und engine.~ Accortlingly, the Air Resource.~ Bourd w•ll nol seck to enforce the orr lughwuy rccn:utlonul velucle n:gulotion.~ unlit such lime as it receives uuthoriiaitlon from the U.S. I!PA. 

§ 2126. Approval and Implementation of Recan Plan. 

(a) If the Executive Officer finds that the recall plan is designed ciTcctivcly to correct the nonconfonnity and complies with the provisions of 

Section 2125, he or she will so notifY the munufocturL'f in writing. Upon 

rL'Ccipt of the approval notice from the Executive Officer, the manufacturer shall commence implementation of the upproved plan. Notification 

of vehicle or engine owners and the implementation of recall repairs shall 

commence within 45 days ofthc receipt of notice unless the manufacturer 

con show good cause for the Executive Officer to extend the deadline. 

(b) If the Executive Officer docs not approve the recall plan or the mitigation measures provided in Section 2130 as submitted, the Executive 

Officer shall order modification of the plan or mitigation measures with 

such changes and additions as he or she detcnnines to be necessary. The 

Executive Officer shall notify the manufacturer in writing of the disapproval and the reasons for the disapproval. 

(c) The manufacturer may contest the ·EXL'Cutivc Officer's disapproval 

by requesting n public hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in Sections 60040 tu 60053, Title 17, California Code of Regulations. As aresult of the hearing, the Board may affinn, overturn or modify the Executive Officer's action. In its decision, affinning or modifying, the Board 

shall specify the date by which the manufacturer shall commence notifyin vehicle or engine owners and implementing the required recall repairs. 

(d) If no public hearing is requested in accoi-dancc with (c) above, the 

manufacturer shall incorporate the changes and additions required by the 

Executive Officer and shall commence notifying vehicle or engine owners and implementing the required recall repairs within tiO days of the 

manufacturer's receipt of the Executive Officer's disapproval. 

NoTL Authority cited: S«tions 39600, 3960 I, 43013, 43018 ond 431 OS, Health und Sofcty Code. Reference: Hcnlth and Safely Code ScctiOIUI 43000, 4:1009.5, 430t3, 43018, 43101, 43104, 43105,43106, 431117 and 43204-4320S.S, Health and S11fety Code. · 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering and amendment of text pn:viou.~ly incorporated by reference •n on 2113 to S~tion 2126 lili:d 1-24-90; operative 2 23 90 (Register 90 No. K). I or prior history, soc Registers 86, No. 38 and 83, No. 17. ' 

2. Amendment of N11TF filed 1-21>-95; opcrullve 1-21>-9S pursuant to Government Code s~tion 11343.4(d) (Rcg1stcr 9S. No. 4). Note Under section 209(o)(2) of the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7S43(c)(2)),Califomia 

rcqmrcd lo receive authorization from the Administrator of the U.S. 

Environmentall'rolcction Agency (U.S. EPA) pnor lo enforcing lis regulations n:gard- m~ new oiT mud vch1cles and engines Aecord ly, the 

A1r Resources Boartl 

Will not seck to enforce lhe off-hij:hway recreational vehicle regulations until such lnnc: as it rccc1vcs authorization from the 

U.S. EPA. 

§ 2127. Notification of Owners. 

(a) Notification to vehicle or engine owners shall be made by first class 

mail or by such other means as approved by the Executive Officer provided, that for good cause, the Executive Officer may require the usc of 

certified mail to ensure an effective notsfication. 

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(I) The statement: "the California Air Resources Board hus detcrmim.'llthut your (vehicle or engine) (is or may be) rclcusing air pollutants 

which exee'-'tl (Culifomiu or Culifomia and Federal) standards. These 

stundard'i were estublishcd to protect your health and welfare from the 

dangers of air pollution." 

(2) A statement that the nonconformity of any such vehicles or engines 

will be remedied at Ute expense of the manufacturer. 

(3) A statement that eligibility may not be denied solely on the basis 

that the vehicle or engine owner used parts not manufactured by the original e<Juipment v'-~1icle manufacturer, or had repairs performed by outlets 

other than the vehicle or engine manufacturer's franchised deniers. 

( 4) A clear description oft he eomponcnL'i which will be affected by the 

rccullaction and a general statement of the IIICliSUrcs to be taken to correct 

the nonconformity. 

(S) A statement that such nonconformity, if not repaired, muy cause 

the vehicle or engine to fail an emission inspection or Smog Check test 

when such tests nrc required under State law. 

(6) A description of the adverse effects, if any, that un uncorrected 

nonconformity would have on the performance, fuel economy, or driveability of the vehicle or engine or to the function of other engine compo- n~o"'lls. (7) A description of the procedure which the vehicle or engine owner 

should follow to obtain correction of the nonconformity including the 

date on or after which dtc owner can have the nonconformity remedied, 

the time reasonably necessary to com:ctthe nonconformity, and a designation of the facilities ut which the nonconformity can be remedied. 

(8) After the effective date of the recall enforcement program referred 

to in Section 2117, above, a statement that a certificate showing that the 

vehicle has been repaired under the recall program shall be issued by the 

service facilities and that such a ccrti ficatc may be required as a condition 

of vehicle registration or operation, as applicable. 

(9) A card to be used by a vehicle or engine owner in the event the vehicle or engine to be recalled has been sold. Such card should be addressed to the manufacturer, have postage paid, und shall provide a space 

in which the owner may indicate the name and address of the person to 

whom the vehicle or engine was sold. 

(I 0) The statement: "In order to ensure your full protection under the 

emission warranty made applieablc to your (vehicle or engine) by State 

or Federal law, und your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your ( vchich: or engine) serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined to be a lack of proper maintenance of your (vehicle or engine)." This statement is not required for 

off road motorcycles or all terrain vehicles. 

(II) A telephone number provided by the manufacturer, which muy 

be used to report difficulty m obtaining recall repairs. 

(c) The manufacturer shall not condition eligibility for repair on the 

proper maintenance or usc of Ute vehicle except for strong or compelling 

reasons and with approval of Ute executive Officer; however, the manufacturer shall noc be obi igated to repair a component which has been removed or altered so that the recall action cannot be performed wiUtout . 

additional cost. 

(f) No notice sent pursuant to Section 212S(b )(8), above, nor any other 

communication sent to vehicle or engine owners or dealers shall contain 

I. RcmUllbering and umcmlmcnl ofiCXIIIn:vioiL,Iy incol

)lllnlled by reference m Section 2113 lo Scclion 2127 filed I 24-90; opcrnlivc 2 23 90 (Rcgi~tcr 911. No. K). l'or jlrior history, sec Rcgi~lc:n; K6, No. 3K nnd 83, No. 17. 

2. Amcndn11:nt ohubscction (d)( 10) and Non tiled I 26 95; opcrullvc I 26 95 IIIIIMIDnl to Govcmmcnt Coclc section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No.4). Note: Under section 209(c)(2) of the l;cdcrnl Ch:un A1r Act (42'U,S.C. 4 754l(e)(2)), California is required to receive anlhori;r.llion from the Admimslrntor uf the U.S. Hnviroumcntnlllrotection Agency (U.S. EPA) 11rior to enlbrcing Us n:guln lion~ regarding new oiT mud vehicles nnd engines. Accordingly, the Air Re 

source, Uonrd will not seck to enforce the oiT lughwuy n:cn:nlionnl vehicle n:~; ulut1ons until such time a.~ it receives nuthoril'JIIion from lhe U.S. liP A. 

§ 2128. Repair Label. 

(a) Titc manufacturer shu II require those who perform the repair under 

the recall plan to affix a label to each vehicle or engine repaired or, when 

required, inspected under the recall plan.' 

(b) The label shall be placed in o location as approved by the Executive 

Officer and shall be fabricated of a moterinl suitable for such location and 

which is not readily removable. 

(c) Titc label shall contain the recoil campaign number and a code designating the facility at which the repair, inspection for repair, was per· 

formed. 

Nom: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 3960 I, 43013, 43018 and 431 OS, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Health and Safety Code Sections 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104,43105, 43106, 43107 nnd 43204-43205.5, Health und Snfcty Coclc. 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering and amendment of text previously incorpornlcd by reference in Scclion 2113to Scclion2128 filed I 24-90; operntivc 2 23 90(Rcgislcr90, No. II). For prior history, sec Registers 86, No. 38 and 83, No. 17. 

2. Amendment of Non liled 1-26-95; opcnttivc 1-26 95 pur..uant to Govcm- mcnl Code section 11343.4(d) (Rcgislcr 95, No.4). Nole: Under scction 209(c)(2) of the l'edend Clcnn Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543(e)(2)), Cahfomia is n:qu1n:d to n:ccive authorization from the Adnunistrntor of the U.S. Environ mcnt.ll Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcing its regulations rc •ord· ing new oiT mud vchielc5 and engines. Accordingly, the Air Resources Boord will not seck to enforce the oiT-hij&hway recreational vehicle regulations until such lo nte as it n:ceiv~ uuthoriT .. Jison from tbe U.S. EPA. 

§ 2129. Proof of Correction Certificate. 

The manufacturer shall requ1re those who perform the I'CCOIJI repair to 

provide the owner of each vehicle or engine repaired with a certificate, 

through a protocol and in a format prescribed by the Execut1vc Officer, 

which indicates thutthe noncomplying vehicle or engine has been corrected under the recall program. This requirement shall become effective 

and applicable upon the effective date of the recall enforcement program 

referred to in Section 2117, above. 

NclTl. Aathorityeited: Scct on.~39600, 39601,43013,43018 nd43105, Hculth and Safety Code. Reference: Hcullh nnd Safety Cock Section~ 43000, 43009.5, 43013,43018,43101 43104,43105,43106,43107 .tnd 43204-43205.5, Health and S3fcty Code. 

HISTORY 

I. New section filed 1- 24-90; opcrnlivc 2-23-90 (Register 90, No. R). 

2. Amendment of NoTE filed 1-26-95: operative 1-26-95 JIIIBUBnt to Govern· mcnl Code section 11343.4(d) (Rcgisler 95, No. 4). Note: Under scclion 209(e)(2) of the l'cdcral Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7543(e)(2)), Califomiu required to n:ccive autbori;r.ation from lhe Administrator of the U.S. Environ· mental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to cnfon:i111 its regulalions regard- in" new oiT road vehicles and CIIJincs. Accordingly, lhe 

Air Resources 8oanl 

w1ll not Nc:Ck to enforce the orr h•ghway n:cn:ational vehicle regulations unlil such time a.~ il n:ce1vcs aathon7.ation from the U.S. EPA. 

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such nu.:usurcs provided 1 hul: 

(n) I he emission r~.'tluclions lhun the recalled und repuired vehicles or 

engines nnd lhc miligulion measures arc cquivnlcnllo achieving lhc cuplure rule; und 

(b) lhe emission reductions from lhc mitigulion measures nrc rc;ll und 

veriliuble; und 

(c) lhc miligution mcusures arc implcmenled in a timely manner. 

Nom: Atlllmrily citL'tl: Sl!clion.~ 3961KI, 39601, 43013,430 IR mui4310S, Henllh 1111d Snlcty Codl!. ltefercncl!: l·lenlth 11nd Snfely Code Sections 43000, 430119.S, 431113, 4311111, 431111, 43104, 43JOS, 43 IIICi, 43107und 432114 4320S.S, Heulrh 

111KI Sufcly Code. 

JiiSTORV I. New ~cclion filed I 24 90; opcrutive 2 23 90 (Rcgilllcr 90. No. H). 

2. Amcndmcnl of Null fiJL'tl I 26 9S; op.:rutivc I 26 9S pursuant lo Govern menl Code :.cclion 11343.4(d) (RCl!i~lcr 9S, No. 4). Nolc: Under scclion 209(c)(2) of the Fcdcml Clcun Air Ael (42 U.S.C. § 7S43(e)(2)), Colifomlo is 

rc<JUtrcd lo rccct\11! outhori.f.aliun from lhc Administmlor of the U.S. Environ· 

mcnlul Prolecl ion Agency (U.S. EPA) prior lo enforcing iiS rcgululiuns rcgunl 

mg new off rood vehicl~ mtd engtncs. AcL'Ordmgly. lhc Air lttsOUfi.'CS IJounl wtllnol ~cek lo cnlbrcc lhe olT lnghwuy rccrculiunul vclucle rcgululions mtlil such lime w; it rcL'Cive:. uulhoriluhon from lhe U.S. EPA. 

3. Amcndmenl oflirsl pam •ruph lilcd 10 28 99, operulive II 27 99 (Regisler 

99, No. 44). 

§ 2131. Preliminary Tests. 

The Executive Officer may require the manuracturcr to conducllcsls 

on componcniS and vehicles or engines incorporating a proposed correction, repair, or modification reasonably designed and ncccSSDJ'Y lo demonstrate the cfTcctivcncss of I he correction, repair, or modification. 

NoTe. i\ulltorily <:tted: Sec lion:. 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018 und 431 OS, Hcollh and Sufely Code. Reference: Hcullh und Sufcty Code Sections 43000, 43009.S, 43013,430111,43101,43104, 4310S, 43106,43107 and 43204-4320S.S, He.sllh 

and Sufcly Code. 

HISTORY 

I. Rcnumbenng und nmcndmenl of lex I previously incorporulcd by reference in Scclion 2113 to Secllon 2131 liled I 24-90; operullve 2 23 90 (Rcgtsler 90, No. 8). 1:or pnor hislory, sec Regislcrs 86, No. 38 und 113, No. 17. 

2. Amendmcnl of Non lilcd I- 26-9S; opcrulivc I 26 9S pursuanllo Govern· mcnl Code scclion 11343.4(d) (Regislcr 9S, No.4). Note: Under KCCIJOn 209(e)(2) of the Fedcrul Clcun Air Acl (42 

U.S.C. 7S43(e)(2)), Cohlbmia is 

rcqutrcd to receive uulhoriT.ulion from lhc Admimstmlor oflhe U.S. l!nvtron- mcntul Protccllon Agency (U.S. EJ>A) prior to enforcing tiS rc!!uluuon:. rq;onl- ing new off I'OIId vchteh:s ond incs Accordingly, the 

Aar Resource:. IJourd 

wtll not seck lo cnfon:c lhc off haJlhway rccrcolionul vduclc rq.:ulution.' unlil ~uch lime w; 11 rcccavcs aulhori7.Uitonliom the U.S. I:PA. 

§ 2132. Communication with Repair Personnel. 

The manufacturer shall provide lo the Executive Officer a copy of all 

communicalions which relate to lhe recall plan directed to dealers and 

other persons who are lo perform I he repair. Such copies shall be mailed 

to Jhc Executive Officer contemporaneously wtth their transmission lo 

dealers and other persons who arc lo perform the repatr under lhe rccull 

plan. 

NCITf.: Authorily cited: Scclions 39600, 3960 I, 43013, 430 18 ond 431 OS, Hcallh and Safely Code. Reference: Hcallh and Safely Code Sccltons 43000, 43009.5, 43013,43018,43101,43104,43105,43106,43107 and 43204-4320S.S, Hculdt 

and Safely Code. 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering ond amcndmcnl of lex I previou.,ly incorporated by reference in Section 2113 to Scclion 2132 lilcd I 24 90: opcrallve 2 23 90 (Rc: asler 90, No. 8}. For prior hislory, sec Rcgisle111 116, No. 38 und 83, No 17. 

2. Amcndmcnl ofNarE liled 1-26-95; opcrnlivc I 26-9S pur..u.anllo Govcrn- menl Code scclion ll343.4(d) (Rcgtster 9S, No. 4). Note· Under ~cellOn 

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( I) l!nginc ramily involved and recall campaign number us designated 

by lhc manufuclurcr. 

(2) Dale owner notification was begun, and dule completed. 

(3) Number of vehicles or engines involved in I he recall campaign. 

(4) Number or vehicles or engines known or cslimalcd lobe uffccled 

by lhc nonconlilnnily. 

(S) Number or vehicles or engine.~ inspected pursuunllo I he recall plan 

and found to be affected by lhc nonconformity. 

(6) Number of inspected vehicles or engines. 

(7) Number of vehicles or engines receiving repair under lhe recall 

plan. 

(8) Number of vehicles or engines determined to be unavailable for in· 

spection or repair under the fi.'CUIJ plan due lo exportation, lhcfi, scrap· 

ping. or for other reasons (specifY). 

(9) Number of vehicles or engines determined lo be ineligible for recall action due lo removed or altered components. 

(I 0) A listing oflhe idcnli ficalion numbers of vehicles or engines subjccllo recall bul for whose repair I he manuracturcr has not been invoiced. 

This listing shall be supplied in a standardized compulcr dolo slorage device io be specified by lhc Executive Officer. The frequency oflhis subminot, as specified in subsection (c) below, may be changed by lhc Executive Officer depending on lhe needs of recall enforcement 

(II) Any service bulletins lran.o;mined lo dealers which relate Jo Jhc 

nonconformity and which have not previously been submitted. 

(12) All communications transmitted lo vehicle or engine owners 

which relate to the nonconformity and which have not previously been 

submiued. 

(b) If the manufacturer determines I hat the original responses to subsections (a)(3) and (4) of these procedurc.o; arc incorrect, revised figures 

and an explanatory nole shall be submitted. Responses lo o;ubscctions 

(a)(S), (6). (7), (8), and (9) shall be cumulative lolals. 

(c) Unless otherwise dircclcd by the J:xccutivc Officer, lhe informa· 

tion specified in subsection (a) of these procedures shall be included in 

stx quarterly reports, begmning wilh lhc quarter in which the notification 

or owners was initrated, or until all nonconformin vehicles or engines 

involved in I he campaign have been rcm1.'11icd, whichever occurs sooner. 

Such reports shall be 5Ubmilled no later than 2S days after lhc close of 

l.'llch calcndo1r quarter. 

(d) The manufo~cturer shall m.tinlllin in a form suitable for inspcclion, 

such as computer informallon storage devices or card file and shall 

make avatlable lo lhe Executive Officer or his or her au1hor11cd rcpresenlaltvc upon rcqucst,listo; of the names and addresses ofvchrclc or engine 

owners: 

(I) To whom notification was given; 

(2) Who received remedial repair or inspection under lhe recall plan; 

and 

(3) Who were denied eligibility ror repair due lo removed or allcred 

componcnLo;. 

(c) The records and reports required by lhesc procedures sh.sll be rcmined for nolless lhan one year beyond the useful life oflhc vch1cles or 

engines involved, or one year beyond lhc reporting lime frame specified 1 

in subscctton (c) above, whichever is later. 

NOT

E: Aulhorily cilcd: Scclions 39600, 39601,43013, 43018 and 431 

OS, Health and Safely Code. Reference: Health and Safely Code Sections 43000, 43009.S, 43013, 430J

K, 43101, 43104,4310S, 43106,43107 and 43204-4320S.S, Hcallh 

and Safely Code. 

Page 240.2(J)(4) Repster 2012, No. 32, &- t0-20 
§ 2134. Penalties. 

Fnilurc by u mnnuli•clurer lo curry outull rcculluctions ordered by the 

Executive Officer pursuunt to Sections 2123 through 2133 of these pro- c~o'tlurcs shull constitute n violution of Heulth and Safety Code Section 

43105. 

Nom: Authority cited: ScclioiL~ 396110, 3%111, 43013, 430 I R nnd 431 OS, Hcnlth 

nnd Snli:ty Code. Reli:rcncc: Heulth und Suli:ty Code Sections 43000, 43009.5, 

431113, 4301K, 43101,43104,43105,43106,43107 and 43204-4320S.5, Hcnlth 

und Sufcty Code. 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering and umcndmcnt oftcxl previously incorporated by reference in 

S..-ction 211 3 to Section 2134 filed I 24 90; operative 2 23 90 (RcgiKicr 90, 

No. II). For prior history, !ICC Registers K6, No. 3K nnd 83, No. 17. 

2. Amendment of NOTt lilcd I 26 95; opemlivc I 26 9S pursuant to Government Code !!CCI ion 11343.4(d) (Register 9S, No. 4). Note: Under Ncction 

209(e)(2) of the l•cdcnd Clean Air Act (42 

U.S.C. § 7S43(c)(2)), Cuhfom10 ts 

required to receive nuthori1.11tion from the Adminllilrator of the 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcing its rcgulutaons I"C!lllrd 

ing new oiT rood vchiclll'l nnd engmcs. Accordingly, the Air Resource:. Boord 

will not seck to enforce the oiT h1 ·hwny rccrcutionnl vehicle rcgulnhOIUI unh I 

such time u.~ 11 rccciYI."S uulhori:aahon liom I he U.S. flPA. 

§ 2135. Extension ofTime. 

The Excculivc Officer moy extend ony dcndline in I he pion if he or she 

finds in writing thot o manufacturer hos shown good cause for such exlension. 

Non : Authonly cited: Scch0115 39600,39601,43013, 43018 and 43JOS, Health 

and Sufety Code. Reference: Health and Sof.:ty Code Scctioru. 43000, 43009.S, 43013,43018,43101,43104, 43JOS, 43106,43107 and 43204-4320S.S, Hcnlth 

and Sufcty Code. 

HISTORY 

I. Rcnumberin11 and amendment oltext previously incorporalcd by reference an 

Section 2113 to Section 213S filed I 24 90; operative 2 2:1 90 (Rc •aMcr 90, 

No.8). For prior history, sec Re11isters 86, No. 3H and 83, No. 17. 

2. Amendment oJ"Non lilcd I 26 9S; operative I 26 9S pursuant to Government Code ,cction II 343.4(d) (Register 9S, No. 4). Note Under ~cct1on 209(e)(2) of the 1:cderal Clean Aar Act (42 U.S.C. § 7543(c)(2)), California is 

required to receive uuthori7.ouon from the Administrator of the U S Lnvaronmcnlnl ProiL'Ciion Agency (U.S. I!PA) prior to enforcing lis I'CI!Uidllons rq:ording new oiT rood vehicles and engines. Accordingly, the Air Resources Board 

will not seck to enforce the ofT lughway rccrcnlionnl vehicle rc ·ulutions until 

such time a.~ it rcccivC5 uuthori:aallon rrom the U.S. J:PA. 

In-Use Vehicle Enforceme 

Test Procedures 

HISTORY 

I. Renumbering and orne cnt of text prcv ou~ly : corporated by reference 111 

Scct1on 2112 to Sec · 21 36 filed I 24-90· opcrnt1 2-23-90 (Register 90, 

No.8). t:or pnor · ·tory, sec Registers 86, No. 38 and No. 17. 

2. Amendment Nnr~ filed 1-26-95; opcrot ve 1- 26-95 

mcnt C section 11343.4(d) (Rc&&blcr 95, No. 4). Note: 

209(c) of the Fc:dcml Clean Air Act (42 U S.C.§ 7543(c)(2)), ifomin is rc:cua' to receive authorization from the Adnuni trator ofthc U.S. :vironAIC!"nt.ll Prol~-c on Aaency (U.S. EPA) pnorto enforcing its regulations -

tesl proccd s during its useful life. A minimum often ( ) in usc vehicles or eng es determined by the ARB Jo be properly ointoincd und 

used will be p cured ond tested by the ARB or ils dcsig oted lnborutory 

to rcprcscntth emission characteristics ofthc engine fi mily, lest group 

or subgroup. Th ARB may test less than ten ( 10) in c vehicles ur engines if the munu cturernotil1es the ARB in writing t otthe monufacturcr will occcpllhe sull~ from less lhnn len (I 0) vchi • es or engines all being representative the engine fomily,test group r subgroup. 

(b) No vehicle or gine shoJI be ncccptcd by th ARB os o rcprescntutivc vehicle or en gin or enforcement testing un s the following criteria ore met: 

(I) California certifi 

(2) Odomeler indicati n of less lhon eertifi d useful life maleoge and 

vehicle age wilhin useful life time period. 

(3) No indicolion of ob sc (e.g., rocing, overloading, misfueling, or 

other misuse), neglect, imp per muinteno cc or other factors that would 

hove o pcrmoncnt efTcct on 

(4) No major repair to engi 

collision. 

(5) No indication of any pro em I at might jeopardize I he safety of 

laboratory personnel. 

(6) For ofT road compression ilion engines subject to rccalllcsting, engines shall have an hour me indication ond engine age not exceeding the following periods: 

(A) For all engines rated und kilowatts, and for constant speed 

engines mted under 37 kilowatt wilh aled speeds greater than or equal 

Jo 3,000 revolutions per minut , four y rs or 2.2SO hours of opcralion, 

whichever first occurs. 

(B) For nil other engines ted obove I kilowatt.q ond under 37 kilowatts, five years or 3, 7SO h urs of opcmti n, whichever first occurs. 

(C) For all engines raled tor above 37 ki watts, seven ycors or 6,000 

hours of operution, whic ver first occurs. 

Non. Authority cited: Sec aons 39600, 39601,43 3, 4301 K and 431 OS, Health 

und Safety Code. Refcrcn : Health and Sufety C e ScctiorL~ 43000, 43009.S, 43013,4:10111,43101,43 04,4310S,43106, 43107 d 43204-43205.S, Hculth 

and Safety Code. 

HI!> TORY 

I. Renumbering and a endmcnt of text previously inc Scc:hon 2112 to S lion 2137 liled I 24-90; opcrativ 2-23 90 (RcgiS1cr 90, 

No. K). For prior story, sec Registers K6, No. 3K and 

2. Amendment of OTF. filed I 26-95; operative I 2f>-9 ursusnt to Govern· 

mcnt Code sec on ll343.4(d) (Rcgihlcr 9S, No.4). ole: Under section 

209(c)(2) ofd Federal Clcnn Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 754 )(2)), California •5 

rcquarcd to ivc authorization from the Administrator o the U.S. Environ· 

mental Prot 1on Agency (U.S. EPA) pnor lo enforcing its gulation5 rcgurd· 

IR!l new off. d vchick:t; and cn11in~ Accordingly, the 

Air csourccs Boord 

woll not sec to enforce the ofT h1ghway rccrcntional vcliiclc gulotions untrl 

such lime 11 receives authorization from the 

U.S. EPA. 

3 Amendm I ol ubsection (a), repealer ofsubscetion (b)(5) and ubscc:tion rcnumbcn g r led I 0-28-99; operative 11-27-99 (Register 99, N 44). 

4. Amen nt of section heading and subscdion (a) and (b) and new ·ubsccllons 

(b)(6) b)(6)(C) filed 12-28-2000; opcnllivc 12-28 2000pursuant oGovem· 

mcnt ode section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. S2). 

§ 21 • Restorative Maintenance. 

(a Upon accepling o vehicle for testing, I he ARB or its dcs1gnat 

ora ry will replace I he fuel 

with lndolene Clear or appropnate ccrt 

tio test fuel. · 

(b) The ARB or its designated laboratory shall pcrfonn the follow 

iognosis or restorative maintenance prior to enforcement tcsling: 

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