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 - Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engines and Equipment › Section 2426 - Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(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.
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.