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The emission warranty for the diesel particulate filter covers defects in
workmanship only. Normal maintenance, such as cleaning ash from the filter
at regular maintenance intervals, is not covered by the emission warranty.
In response to customer requests, Volvo Trucks North America may build
vehicles with engines supplied by other manufacturers, including, but not
limited to, Cummins. In these cases, each engine manufacturer through its
service organization, is responsible for emission control systems warranty on
all parts of the engine assembly, as furnished.
FEDERAL EMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This section covers the requirement of the United States Clean Air Act which
states:
“The manufacturer shall furnish with each new motor vehicle or motor vehicle
engine such written instructions for the maintenance and use of the vehicle or
engine by the ultimate purchaser as may be reasonable and necessary to assure
the proper functioning of emission control devices and systems.”
This section also covers the requirements of the emissions regulations
promulgated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act in Canada.
TAMPERING WITH GASEOUS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
PROHIBITED
The Federal Clean Air Act prohibits the removal or rendering inoperative of
any device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or motor
vehicle engine in compliance with Federal Emission Regulations by:
1. Any person prior to its sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser, or
2. Any manufacturer or distributor after its sale and delivery to the ultimate
purchaser, or
3. Any person engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling,
leasing, or trading motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines following its
sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser, or
4. Any person who operates a fleet of motor vehicles following its sale and
delivery to the ultimate purchaser.
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