Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00323:reg:11:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00323
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 18/45)
Character Range: 470719–473844

vehicle type unless it can be adequately demonstrated that substantial vehicle hardware modifications and additional lead-time beyond two years would be necessary to correct the deficiency.  In such a case, the deficiency may be carried-over for a period not exceeding three years.

         4.6.1.1. In the case of a bi-fuelled gas vehicle, a deficiency granted in accordance with paragraph 4.5. may be carried-over for a period of three years after the date of type-approval of the vehicle type unless it can be adequately demonstrated that substantial vehicle hardware modifications and additional lead-time beyond three years would be necessary to correct the deficiency.  In such a case, the deficiency may be carried-over for a period not exceeding four years.

         4.6.2.  A manufacturer may request that the administrative department grant a deficiency retrospectively when such a deficiency is discovered after the original type-approval.  In this case, the deficiency may be carried-over for a period of two years after the date of notification to the administrative department unless it can be adequately demonstrated that substantial vehicle hardware modifications and additional lead-time beyond two years would be necessary to correct the deficiency.  In such a case, the deficiency may be carried-over for a period not exceeding three years.

         4.7.  The authority shall notify its decision in granting a deficiency request to all other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation.

         5. ACCESS TO OBD INFORMATION

5.1. Applications for type-approval or amendment of a type-approval shall be accompanied by the relevant information concerning the vehicle OBD system.  This relevant information shall enable manufacturers of replacement or retrofit components to make the parts they manufacture compatible with the vehicle OBD system with a view to fault-free operation assuring the vehicle user against malfunctions.  Similarly, such relevant information shall enable the manufacturers of diagnostic tools and test equipment to make tools and equipment that provide for effective and accurate diagnosis of vehicle emission control systems.

5.2. Upon request, the administrative departments shall make Appendix 1 of Annex 2 containing the relevant information on the OBD system available to any interested components, diagnostic tools or test equipment manufacturer on a non-discriminatory basis.

5.2.1. If a administrative department receives a request from any interested components, diagnostic tools or test equipment manufacturer for information on the OBD system of a vehicle that has been type-approved to a previous version of this Regulation,

           –      the administrative department shall, within 30 days, request the manufacturer of the type vehicle in question to make available the information required in paragraph 4.2.11.2.7.6. of Annex 1.  The requirement of the second section of paragraph 4.2.11.2.7.6. is not applicable;

           –      the manufacturer shall submit this information to the administrative department within two months of the request;