California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 3 - Air Resources Board
Chapter 4 - Criteria for the Evaluation of Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Devices and Fuel Additives
Article 1.4 - Light-Duty Engine Packages for Use in New Light-Duty Specially-Produced Motor Vehicles
Section 2209.3 - Delivery of Certified Engine Package to Spmv Manufacturers

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 2209.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) When an engine manufacturer delivers a certified engine package under this article to a SPMV manufacturer, the certified engine package must be complete, including all components of the certified engine package.

(b) The following written materials must also accompany the certified engine package:

(1) The engine manufacturer must furnish with each certified engine package written instructions for the required maintenance and use of the certified engine package by the ultimate purchaser, and the written instructions shall be consistent with this section.

(A) The engine manufacturer must include fuel tank specifications, e.g., tank material, maximum capacity and vapor volume, minimum distance from the engine, gas cap seals, filler neck, pressure/vacuum relief settings, etc. in the installation manual to ensure that the SPMV will comply with the evaporative emission standard. Additionally, the nozzle access zone and the filler neck area, including the filler neck face, shall be free of sharp projections or edges which could foreseeably damage the bellows and faceplates of fuel vapor recovery nozzles during fueling activity.

(B) The engine manufacturer must submit the above instructions with the engine manufacturer's application for each certified engine package for approval by the Executive Officer.

(C) The engine manufacturer must include instructions that the certified engine package should be installed in the vehicle to ensure a Smog Check inspection may be performed.

(D) The Executive Officer may reject or require modification of written instructions for, among other reasons, incompleteness or lack of clarity. Approval by the Executive Officer of the written instructions shall be a condition of certification.

(2) A statement that the certified engine package, exhaust ECS, and evaporative ECS must be installed in a SPMV with an N/V ratio less than the N/V ratio of the worst case vehicle and below the weight of the worst case vehicle. The statement must specify the N/V ratio and weight limits not to be exceeded. This statement may be included in the written instructions, in paragraph (1) above.

(3) A statement that no changes may be made to the certified engine package and evaporative ECS, including, but not limited to: changes to the fuel metering system; changes to the ignition system, changes to the camshaft; and modifying, recalibrating, removing, or failing to properly install any other specified component. This statement may be included in the written instructions, in paragraph (1) above.

(4) A statement that failure to meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3) above will cause the SPMV to violate CARB's certification requirements which may subject the SPMV manufacturer to penalties. This statement may be included in the written instructions, in paragraph (1) above.

(5) A label that meets the requirements of section 2209.5, title 13, CCR, and an explanation of where and how the label is to be permanently attached on the SPMV.

(6) An engine owner's manual that is to be provided to the ultimate purchaser. The owner's manual provided by the engine manufacturer must contain maintenance instructions. The owner's manual must contain a statement that disconnecting, modifying, or altering any emission control system on a certified engine package constitutes illegal tampering that is prohibited by state law.

(7) A notice, printed on a separate sheet of paper, explaining the documentation, record keeping, notification, and access to records requirements for SPMV manufacturers installing certified engine package in the state of California.

(8) An affidavit, which must be completed by the SPMV manufacturer indicating that all of the above-described requirements for the proper installation of the certified engine package and the record keeping and notification requirements have been read and understood. Provide a mailing address for the affidavit to be sent.

(9) A warranty card requesting the SPMV make and model, the serial number of the certified engine package installed, vehicle identification number, the date of installation, and the SPMV manufacturer's name (and company as applicable). Provide a mailing address for the warranty card to be sent.

1. New section filed 8-5-2019; operative 10-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 32).
2. Editorial correction adding NOTE (Register 2019, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43000, 43100, 43101, 43102, 43104 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 43000, 43100, 43101, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106 and 43205, Health and Safety Code; and Section 580, Vehicle Code.

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