Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2118

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 2118 - Notification

The notification of vehicle, engine, or trailer owners shall contain the following:

(a) The statement: "Your (vehicle, engine, or trailer) (is or may be) releasing air pollutants which exceed (California or California and federal) standards," if applicable as determined by the Executive Officer.

(b) A statement that the nonconformity of any such vehicles, engines, or trailers will be remedied at the expense of the manufacturer.

(c) A statement that such nonconformity if not repaired may cause the vehicle or engine to fail a vehicle inspection or Smog Check test when such tests are required under state law.

(d) A statement describing the adverse effect, if any, of the uncorrected nonconformity on the performance, fuel economy, or durability of the vehicle, engine, or trailer.

(e) After the effective date of the recall enforcement program referred to in section 2117, a statement that a certificate showing that the vehicle or trailer has been repaired under the recall program shall be issued by the service facilities, and that such a certificate will be required as a condition of vehicle or trailer registration or operation, as appropriate.

(f) A card to be used by a vehicle, engine, or trailer owner in the event the vehicle, engine, or trailer to be recalled has been sold. Such card should be addressed to the manufacturer, have postage paid, and shall provide a space in which the owner may indicate the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle, engine, or trailer was sold or transferred.

(g) The statement: "In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your (vehicle, engine, or trailer) serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your (vehicle, engine, or trailer)." This statement is not required for off-road motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles.

(h) A telephone number provided by the manufacturer, which may be used to report difficulty in obtaining recall repairs.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2118

1. Renumbering and amendment of text previously incorporated by reference in Section 2112 to Section 2118 filed 1-24-90; operative 2-23-90 (Register 90, No. 8). For prior history, see Registers 86, No. 38 and 83, No. 17).
2. Amendment of subsection (g) and NOTE filed 1-26-95; operative 1-26-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 4). Note: Under section 209(e)(2) of the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7543(e)(2)), California is required to receive authorization from the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcing its regulations regarding new off-road vehicles and engines. Accordingly, the Air Resources Board will not seek to enforce the off-highway recreational vehicle regulations until such time as it receives authorization from the U.S. EPA.
3. Amendment of section NOTE filed 12-22-2021; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 52). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Health and Safety Code Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107 and 43204- 43205.5, Health and Safety Code.

1. Renumbering and amendment of text previously incorporated by reference in Section 2112 to Section 2118 filed 1-24-90; operative 2-23-90 (Register 90, No. 8). For prior history, see Registers 86, No. 38 and 83, No. 17).
2. Amendment of subsection (g) and Note filed 1-26-95; operative 1-26-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)(Register 95, No. 4). Note: Under section 209(e)(2) of the Federal Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. s 7543(e)(2)), California is required to receive authorization from the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) prior to enforcing its regulations regarding new off-road vehicles and engines. Accordingly, the Air Resources Board will not seek to enforce the off-highway recreational vehicle regulations until such time as it receives authorization from the U.S. EPA.
3. Amendment of section Note filed 12-22-2021; operative 4/1/2022 (Register 2021, No. 52). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.