A manufacturer that identifies a safety-related defect in accordance with Part 573, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations shall submit to the department a copy of the defect information report on the same day it is filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 38750, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 38750, Vehicle Code; and Part 573, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 2-26-2018; operative 4-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9).

2. Renumbering of former section 228.14 to section 228.16 and renumbering of former section 228.12 to section 228.14, including amendment of section, filed 4-28-2026; operative 4-28-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 18).