California Code of Regulations › Title 13 - Motor Vehicles › Division 3 - Air Resources Board › Chapter 9 - Off-Road Vehicles and Engines Pollution Control Devices › Article 4.7 - Spark-Ignition Marine Engines › Section 2445.2 - Emission Control Warranty Statements

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Each engine manufacturer must provide a
				  verbatim copy of the following statement with each new 2001 model year and
				  later spark-ignition personal watercraft and outboard marine engine and with
				  each new 2003 model year and later spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard marine
				  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 engine
					 manufacturer's name, optional) is (are) pleased to explain the emission control
					 system warranty on your (model year)(sterndrive/inboard, outboard, or personal
					 watercraft) engine. In California, new (sterndrive/inboard, outboard, or
					 personal watercraft) engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the
					 State's stringent anti-smog standards. (Engine manufacturer's name) must
					 warrant the emission control system on your (sterndrive/inboard, outboard, or
					 personal watercraft) engine for the periods of time listed below provided there
					 has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your (sterndrive/inboard,
					 outboard or personal watercraft) engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
					 carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic
					 converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other
					 emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, (engine
					 manufacturer's name) will repair your (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal
					 watercraft) engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts and
					 labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
(For spark-ignition personal watercraft and outboard marine
					 engines:) Select emission control parts from model year 2001 and later
					 (outboard or personal watercraft) engines are warranted for 4 years, or for 250
					 hours of use, whichever first occurs.
(For 2003-2005 spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard marine
					 engines:) Select emission control parts from model year 2003-2005
					 (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 2 years.
(For 2006-2008 spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard marine
					 engines certified according to Option 1 in Section
					 2442(b)(1):)
Select emission control parts from model year 2006-2008
					 (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 2 years.
(For 2006-2007 spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard marine
					 engines certified according to Option 2 in Section
					 2442(b)(1):)
					 Select emission control parts from model year 2006-2007 (sterndrive/inboard)
					 engines are warranted for 2 years.
(For 2008 spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard marine engines
					 certified according to Option 2 in Section
					 2442(b)(1):)
Select emission control parts from model year 2008
					 (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 3 years or 480 hours, whichever
					 first occurs.
(For 2009 and later spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard
					 marine engines 373 kilowatts and less:)
Select emission control parts from model year 2009 and
					 later (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 3 years or 480 hours,
					 whichever first occurs.
(For 2009 and later spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard
					 marine engines greater than 373 kilowatts, but less than or equal to 485
					 kilowatts:)
Select electronic emission-related control parts from model
					 year 2009 and later (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 3 years or
					 480 hours, whichever first occurs. Select mechanical emission-related
					 components are warranted for 3 years or 150 hours of operation, whichever first
					 occurs.
(For 2009 and later spark-ignition sterndrive/inboard
					 marine engines greater than 485 kilowatts:)
Select electronic emission-related control parts from model
					 year 2009 and later (sterndrive/inboard) engines are warranted for 3 years or
					 480 hours, whichever first occurs. Select mechanical emission-related
					 components are warranted for 1 year or 50 hours of operation, whichever first
					 occurs.
However, warranty coverage based on the hourly period is
					 only permitted for engines that are equipped with hour meters as defined in
					 §
											2441(a)(13) or
					 their equivalent. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective
					 under warranty, the part will be repaired or replaced by (engine manufacturer's
					 name).
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal
					 watercraft) engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
					 required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. (Engine manufacturer's
					 name) recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
					 (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal watercraft) engine, but (engine
					 manufacturer's name) cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or
					 your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
- As the (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal
					 watercraft) engine owner, you should however be aware that (engine
					 manufacturer's name) may deny you warranty coverage if your
					 (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal watercraft) engine or a part has
					 failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
					 modifications.
- You are responsible for presenting your
					 (sterndrive/inboard, outboard or personal watercraft) engine to a (engine
					 manufacturer's name) distribution center as soon as a problem exists. The
					 warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to
					 exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
					 and responsibilities, you should contact (Insert chosen contact of engine
					 manufacturer) at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX.
(b) Commencing with the 2001 model year, each
				  engine manufacturer must also provide with each new engine a warranty statement
				  in accordance with section
				  2445.1, Title 13, California Code
				  of Regulations, that generally describes the obligations and rights of the
				  engine manufacturer and engine owner under this article. Engine manufacturers
				  must also include in the warranty statement a phone number the consumer may use
				  to obtain their nearest franchised service center.
(c) Each engine manufacturer must submit the
				  documents required by Subsections (a) and (b) with the engine manufacturer's
				  application for new engine certification for approval by the Executive Officer.
				  The Executive Officer may reject or require modifications 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) is a condition of certification. The
				  Executive Officer will approve or disapprove the documents required by
				  Subsections (a) and (b) within ninety (90) days of the date such documents are
				  received from the engine manufacturer. Any disapproval must be accompanied by a
				  statement of reasons therefore. In the event of disapproval, the engine
				  manufacturer may petition the Board to review the decision of the Executive
				  Officer pursuant to Subchapter 1.25 of Title 17, California Code of
				  Regulations.
1. New
					 section filed 12-8-99; operative 1-7-2000 (Register 99, No. 50).
2.
					 Amendment filed 7-22-2002; operative 8-21-2002 (Register 2002, No.
					 30).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-13-2006; operative
					 12-13-2006 (Register 2006, No. 46).
4. Change without regulatory
					 effect amending subsection (a) filed 11-13-2006 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2006, No. 46).
5. Amendment filed 7-17-2009;
					 operative 8-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 29).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						39600,
						39601,
						43013,
						43018,
						43101,
						43102
						and
						43104,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						43013,
						43017,
						43018,
						43101,
						43102,
						43104,
						43105,
						43150-
						43154,
						43205.5
						and
						43210-
						43212,
						Health and Safety Code.