California Code of Regulations › Title 13 - Motor Vehicles › Division 3 - Air Resources Board › Chapter 9 - Off-Road Vehicles and Engines Pollution Control Devices › Article 1 - Small off-Road Engines › Section 2406 - Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Each manufacturer must furnish a copy of
				  the following statement with each new 1995 and later small off-road 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 (year(s)) (equipment type or small off-road) engine. In California, new
					 small 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 (equipment type or small off-road) engine for the
					 periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or
					 improper maintenance of your small off-road 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, (manufacturer's name)
					 will repair your (equipment type or small off-road) engine at no cost to you
					 including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:
The 1995 and later small off-road engines are warranted for
					 two years. 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 (equipment type or small 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 (equipment type or small 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 (equipment type or small off-road) engine owner,
					 you should however be aware that (manufacturer's name) may deny you warranty
					 coverage if your (equipment type or small off-road) engine or a part has failed
					 due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
- You are responsible for presenting your (equipment type
					 or small off-road) engine to a (manufacturer's name) distribution center as
					 soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should 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 manufacturer's contact)
					 at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX.
(b)
				  Warranty Contact Requirement
(1) Commencing
				  with the 1995 calendar year, each manufacturer must furnish with each new
				  engine a warranty statement that generally describes the obligations and rights
				  of the manufacturer and owner under this article. Manufacturers must also
				  include in the warranty statement a phone number the consumer may use to obtain
				  their nearest franchised United States service center.
(2) The service center phone number must be
				  staffed with at least one English speaking contact. The contact must be able to
				  respond to inquiries in real time or if the volume of calls precludes a real
				  time response, within one business day.