1. (a) A manufacturer shall file an emissions information report:

   1. (1) For 1990 and subsequent model-year vehicles or engines, when the failure of a specific emission-related component exceeds the percentages specified in Section 2143 of these procedures. An emissions infor-mation report shall not be required sooner than 45 days after the field information report has been submitted to the Executive Officer.
   2. (2) Not more than 45 days after the Executive Officer, with cause, requires such a report. For purposes of this section, “cause” shall be based upon any information in CARB possession which indicates that a failure of significant scope is occurring which might necessitate a recall, includ-ing but not limited to the in-use enforcement test results specified in Section 2140(a) above, and information gathered from CARB in-use surveillance activities, Smog Check inspections, and consumer complaints.
   3. (3) For 1982 through 1989 model-year vehicles or engines, not more than 15 days after a specific emission-related defect is determined to exist in twenty-five or more vehicles or engines of the same model year. A defect shall be determined in accordance with procedures established by a manufacturer to identify safety-related defects.
2. (b) No emissions information report shall be required if a manufacturer has committed to perform a recall by notifying the CARB of its intent in writing after the failure of a specific emission-related component exceeds the percentages specified in Section 2143 of these procedures. A recall plan shall be submitted within 45 days of the manufacturer's notification of intent to perform a recall.

3. (c) All emissions information reports shall be submitted to the Chief, Emissions Certification and Compliance Division, 4001 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, and shall contain the following information in substantially the format outlined below. For purposes of this section, the term “failure” shall be considered synonymous with the term “defect” for those emissions information reports filed pursuant to subsection (a)(3), above.

   1. (1) The manufacturer's corporate name.
   2. (2) The field information report number from which the failure was first reported, if applicable.
   3. (3) A description of each class or category of California-certified vehicles or engines affected by the failure including make, model, model year, engine family or test group, and such other information as may be required to identify the vehicles or engines affected.
   4. (4) A description of the emission-related component that failed, the failure and the probable cause of failure.
   5. (5) A description of any driveability problems or impact on other vehicle or engine performance factors such as fuel economy and cold starting likely to result from the failure.
   6. (6) For emissions information reports filed pursuant to Section 2146(a)(1) and (2), a description of how emissions will be affected over the useful life of the vehicles or engines due to the failure.
   7. (7) For emissions information reports filed pursuant to Section 2146(a)(3), an evaluation of the emission impact of the failure and any available emission data which relate to the failure.

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.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43000, 43009.5, 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.