Virginia Administrative Code
Title 9 - ENVIRONMENT
Agency 5 - STATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Chapter 91 - REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS IN THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA
Part XI - Manufacturer Recall
Section 9VAC5-91-720 - Vehicle manufacturer recall

Universal Citation: 9 VA Admin Code 5-91-720

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

A. Motor vehicles subject to the enhanced emissions inspection program shall have any known emissions-related, vehicle manufacturer recall requirement satisfied prior to testing, as feasible and practicable pending the availability of an emissions recall database, installation of necessary hardware and software, and on a schedule as determined by the director.

B. Manufacturers' emissions-related recall requirements may be pursuant to either a "Voluntary Emissions Recall" as defined at 40 CFR 85.1902(d) or to a remedial plan determination made pursuant to 42 USC § 7541(c).

C. The motor vehicle owner shall provide proof of compliance with such recall requirement to the emissions inspector or to the department.

1. Such proof shall consist of dated receipts from a motor vehicle dealer or repair facility authorized by the vehicle manufacturer to perform such repair or adjustment required by the recall.

2. The motor vehicle owner is responsible for obtaining satisfactory resolution of any such recall requirement and retaining all pertinent records and data.

D. Notification by mail, by postal or electronic delivery, to the motor vehicle owner of an emissions-related manufacturer recall at least 60 days prior to the requirement for an emissions inspection shall constitute adequate notice. Such notice may be provided through motor vehicle registration renewal notification, motor vehicle dealer notification, notification by the department, or other means.

Statutory Authority

§ 46.2-1180 of the Code of Virginia; § 182 of the Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S.

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