Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2764

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 2764 - Evaporative Emission Control System Warranty Statement

(a) Any application for an evaporative emission control system certification must include a copy of the warranty statement in subsection (b) of this section. Text in parentheses shall be replaced with the appropriate information. A combined exhaust and evaporative warranty statement is acceptable. For combined warranty statements, "evaporative emission" may be replaced with "emissions" where "emissions" is understood to mean both exhaust and evaporative emissions. If a Holder contracts with a third party to provide warranty service, the Holder's contracted warranty service provider's name may be specified in lieu of the Holder's name in the warranty statement.

(b)

California Evaporative Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board (and Holder's name) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your (year(s)) (equipment type). In California, new equipment that use small off-engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. (Holder's name) must warrant the evaporative emission control system on your (equipment type) for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment leading to the failure of the evaporative emission control system.

Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps, connectors, and other associated components.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:

This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by (Holder's name).

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:

µ As the (equipment type) owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. (Holder's name) recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your (equipment type), but (Holder's name) cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

µ As the (equipment type) owner, you should be aware that (Holder's name) may deny you warranty coverage if your (equipment type) or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

µ You are responsible for presenting your (equipment type) to a (Holder's name) distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact (Insert chosen Holder's contact) at (1-XXX-XXX-XXXX).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2764

1. New section filed 9-20-2004; operative 10-20-2004 (Register 2004, No. 39).
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-13-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 46).
3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-14-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 37).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 43013, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 43013, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 9-20-2004; operative 10-20-2004 (Register 2004, No. 39).
2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-13-2017; operative 1/1/2018 (Register 2017, No. 46).
3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-14-2022; operative 1/1/2023 (Register 2022, No. 37).