WAC 173-423-120   Recalls.  (1) Any order or enforcement action taken by the California Air Resources Board to correct noncompliance with any section of Title 13, which results in the recall and/or corrective action of any vehicle pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2109 through 2135 or sections 2166 through 2172.9, shall be applicable to vehicles registered in the state of Washington. If the manufacturer can demonstrate to the department of ecology's satisfaction that the action is not applicable to vehicles registered in Washington, the action shall not apply in Washington.

     (2) Any voluntary or influenced emission-related recall campaign or corrective action initiated by any manufacturer pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2113 through 2121 or sections 2166 through 2172.9, shall extend to all applicable vehicles registered in Washington. If the manufacturer can demonstrate to the department of ecology's satisfaction that said campaign is not applicable to vehicles registered in Washington, the campaign shall not apply in Washington.

     (3) For vehicles subject to an action pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section, each manufacturer shall send to owners of vehicles registered in the state of Washington a notice that complies with the requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2118, 2127, or 2172.3. Such notice shall contain a telephone number appropriate for Washington residents.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.120A.010 and 70.120A.050. 09-03-077 (Order 08-16), § 173-423-120, filed 1/15/09, effective 2/15/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.120A.010. 05-24-044, § 173-423-120, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]