1. (a) The statement: “Your (vehicle or engine) (is or may be) releasing air pollutants which exceed (California or California and federal) standards,” if applicable as determined by the Executive Officer.
2. (b) A statement that the nonconformity of any such vehicles or engines will be remedied at the expense of the manufacturer.
3. (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.
4. (d) A statement describing the adverse effect, if any, of the uncorrected nonconformity on the performance, fuel economy, or durability of the vehicle or engine.
5. (e) After the effective date of the recall enforcement program referred to in Section 2117, a statement that a certificate showing that the vehicle 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 registration or operation, as appropriate.
6. (f) A card to be used by a vehicle or engine owner in the event the vehicle or engine 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 or engine was sold or transferred.
7. (g) The statement: “In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your (vehicle or engine) serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your (vehicle or engine).” This statement is not required for off-road motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles.
8. (h) A telephone number provided by the manufacturer, which may be used to report difficulty in obtaining recall repairs.

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that section exists.

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

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

History

1. New section filed 10-2-2025 as an emergency; operative 10-2-2025 (Register 2025, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-26-2026 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.