N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-28.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-28.4 - Manufacturers' new motor vehicle and new heavy-duty diesel truck inspection procedure

(a) A new motor vehicle dealer shall, prior to delivery to an ultimate purchaser of a new motor vehicle, inspect the safety and emission control devices on such motor vehicle and perform such services as may be necessary so that such motor vehicle conforms to specifications established by the manufacturer and contained in its pre-delivery checklist. Additionally, except as to new heavy-duty diesel trucks inspected by a motor vehicle leasing company in accordance with (b) below, a new motor vehicle dealer shall, prior to delivery to an ultimate purchaser of a new heavy-duty diesel truck, inspect the exhaust system, including the emission control apparatus and the exhaust aftertreatment apparatus, on such motor vehicle and perform such services, both required or recommended by the manufacturer, so that such motor vehicle conforms to the specifications established by the manufacturer.

(b) A motor vehicle leasing company that takes delivery of a new motor vehicle from a franchised New Jersey licensed new motor vehicle dealer may, prior to delivery of such motor vehicle to a lessee, inspect the safety and emission control devices on such motor vehicle and perform such services as may be necessary so that such motor vehicle conforms to specifications established by the manufacturer and contained in its pre-delivery checklist. Additionally, a motor vehicle leasing company that takes delivery of a new heavy-duty diesel truck from a franchised New Jersey licensed new motor vehicle dealer may, prior to delivery of such new heavy-duty diesel truck to a lessee, inspect the exhaust system, including the emission control apparatus and the exhaust aftertreatment apparatus, on such motor vehicle and perform such services, both required or recommended by the manufacturer, so that such motor vehicle conforms to the specifications established by the manufacturer.

(c) Compliance with the periodic inspection program requirements of N.J.S.A. 39:8-64 and N.J.A.C. 13:20-26.17(b) shall be established by:

1. The new motor vehicle dealer's or motor vehicle leasing company's completion of the pre-delivery inspection procedure for new heavy-duty diesel trucks, both required or recommended by the manufacturer; and

2. The new motor vehicle dealer's or motor vehicle leasing company's certification that the exhaust system, including the emission control apparatus and the exhaust aftertreatment apparatus, has been inspected and conforms to the manufacturer's specifications for new heavy-duty diesel trucks.

(d) A new motor vehicle dealer's or motor vehicle leasing company's completion of the pre-delivery inspection procedure required or recommended by the manufacturer shall be deemed by the Chief Administrator to render the new motor vehicle safe for operation on any public road, street, or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-28.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1821(a), effective 8/6/2018