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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 17, 2008.
As of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 45000 & 610001997 to 2003 Chrysler LDT2/MDVNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-353-57
  • Executive Order 353-57 / D353-57
  • ARB # D-353-57
  • Executive Order No: D-353-57
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-353-57
  • Resolution D-353-57
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Download: Executive Order D-353-57 PDF

D-353-57 Document:

CARB_D-353-57

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—353—57 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 ' of the Vehicle Code Miller Catalyzer Corporation "Series 45000 and 61000 Three—way Catalytic Converters" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and 38391. WHEREAS, Miller Catalyzer Corporation of 3295 Depot Road, Hayward, California 94545, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to market its new aftermarket Series 45000 and 61000 three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1997 through 2003 model year Chrysler light—duty trucks 2 (LDT2) and medium—duty vehicles equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems and multiple catalytic converter systems (2 or 3 units) as specified in Appendix D—353—57 and incorporated herein. Series 61000 TWC will be used as front catalytic converter(s) (1 unit or 2 units) and Series 45000 TWC as rear catalytic converter (1 unit) for multiple catalytic converter applications. These catalytic converters may be sold as universal or direct fit system. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—02—003, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). Emission performance of the catalytic converters was based on durability bench—aging by Umicore Automotive Catalysts using the Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging cycle for 100 hours as specified in Appendix A to the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters" as adopted on October 25, 2007. ._ WHEREAS, previous emissions and OBD II compatibility tests conducted by Miller Catalyzer Corporation using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—353—57 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—353—16, it was determined that the installation of Series 45000 and 61000 on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—353—57 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Miller Catalyzer Corporation‘s Series 45000 and 61000 TWCs are exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—353—57 subject to the following conditions:

—7— . No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converters or any of their components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. . Marketing of the catalytic converters using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converters for application other than the ones shown in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converters as individual devices. . Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Miller Catalyzer Corporation, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emission reduction claims for the catalytic converters and is only a finding that the catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. ._ Miller Catalyzer Corporation‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converters must conform to requirements in Section (h) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. . Installation of the catalytic converters shall not cause the relocation of an oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors must be installed in the same location, position and orientation as prescribed in the original equipment manufacturer‘s configurations. ._ Upon installation, the catalytic converters must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for five (5) years or 50,000 miles as prescribed in Section (f)(2) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. ._ Miller Catalyzer Corporation and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converters as "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converters or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converters. ._ Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones described in this Executive Order, must be approved by the Air Resources Board prior to shipment. — . Miller Catalyzer Corporation, its associates, vendors, other businesses and individuals associated with Miller Catalyzer Corporation may not sell or supply new aftermarket catalytic converter substrates to a third party to be assembled in a MILLER CATALYZER CORPORATION — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—353—57

—3— different facility and marketed under this Executive Order without approval from the Air Resources Board. 10. Miller Catalyzer Corporation shall comply witfi the quality control procedures and reporting requirements in Section ()(5) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. 11. Quality control reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis and warranty information reports on a semi—annual basis, starting with periods covering January 1 through March 31, 2009 and January 1 through June 30, 2009, respectively. 12. Miller Catalyzer Corporation must provide a permanent label or stémp as specified under Section (f)(1) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. 13. Miller Catalyzer Corporation‘s vehicle application catalog must conform with the ~requirements specified under Section (f)(4) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. Executive Order D—353—35 dated August 8, 2008, is hereby superseded and of no further force and effect. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a 30—day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within 30 days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this [ 2 day of December 2008. /n be~) Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division MILLER CATALYZER CORPORATION — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—353—57

APPENDIX D—353—57 Miller Catalyzer Corporation, Catalytlic Converter Series 61000/45000, For Chrysler LDT2 and MDV Model . Engine| EngineFamily Certification Weight Exhaust| Total Converter . © . . No. Year Vehicle Model Size (Test Group) Level Class Type |Converters Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit 1 1997 |Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD/AWD, Cherokee 4WD{ VCR242228G2JK 2 1993 |feep Wrangler #WD, Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee 2WD/AWD yof woryr9242220| TLEV LDT2 $ 2 |wuoc,rwe Jeep Wrangler 4WD, Cherokee 4WD, Grand 2 Cherokee 2WD/AWD XCRXT0242220 |—— 1999 woTwC 4 Grand Cherokee, 2WD/AWD 4.7L XCRXTO287231 Eare ‘ 5 RAM 1500 Pickup 2WD/AWD 59L YCRXA0360H31 MDV2 RAM 1500/2500/3500 Pickup 2WD/AWD, Cab [ 6 Chassis 250073500 4WD /5.9L YCRXA0360J31 MDV3 7 2000 |Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee 2WD/4WD, 4.0L YCRXTO0242230 _ Wrangler LDT2 _8 Grand Cherokee, 2WD/AWD 47L YCRXTO287231 9 Dakota Pickup 2WD/AWD * YCRXTO287232 10 RAM 1500 Pickup 2WD/A4WD 5.2L_ 1CRXA0O318H31 / 11 RAM 1500 Pickup 2WD/AWD 52L /5' 9L 1CRXAO0360H38 LEY mpv2 [ RAM 1500 Pickup 2WD/AWD 5.2L . 2 61212 TBD 12 RAM 2500 Pickup 2WD/4WD, RAM 3500 _ 1CRXA0360J38 MDV3 145212 Pickup 2WD4WD, RAM 2500 Cab Chassis 4WD 5.91 [— — ' Y 3 . 13 R‘A M '3500 Pickup 2WD/4WD, RAM 3500 Cab 1CRXA03GOK38 MDV4 2WUOC, _ Chassis 4WD TWC Dakota Pickup 2WD/AWD, Dakota Quad Cab 14| Pickup 2WD/AWD 3.91, 1CRX103.92D1 LDT? 15| 2001 [Dakota Quad Cab Pickup 2WD/A4WD 1CRXTO03.95B5 Tier 1 MDV2 Cherokee Classic 4WD, Cherokee Limited 4WD, 16 Cherokee SE 4WD, Cherokee Sport 4WD, 4.0L 1CRXTO4.02D0 |___| Wrangler Sahara 4WD, Wrangler Port 4WD Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD, Grand Cherokee LEV LDT2 7 Limited 2WD/AWD 1CRXT04.72D1 Dakota Pickup 2WD/4WD, Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L 18| Pickup 2WDAWD 1CRXTO4.72D2 19| Dakota Quad Cab Pickup 2WD/AWD 1CRXTO4.75B5 Tier 1 MDV2 Dakota Pickup 2WD, Dakota Quad Cab Pickup 2 2WD/AWD 5.91 1CRXTO5.92D1 LEV LDT2 21 Dakota Quad Cab Pickup 2WD/AWD 1CRXT05.95B5 Tier 1 MDV2 22| 2002 |Jeep Liberty Sport 2WD/AWD 24L 2CRXTO2.42D5 LEV LDT2 S 2 TWC(2) 2 10/30/08 1 of 2

APPENDIX D—353—57 Miller Catalyzer Corporation, Catalytlic Converter Series 61000/45000, For Chrysler LDT2 and MDV Model . Engine| EngineFamily Certification Weight Exhaust| Total Converter . . . . No Year Vehicle Model Size (Test Group) Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit 23 JeepLiberty 2WD/A4WD 3.7L 2CRXTO3.72D0 24 Dakota Pickup2WD/AWD 3.9L 2CRXTO3.92D0 95 2002 ;%?/K]))Grand Cherokee 2WD/4WD, Jeep Wrangler 4.0L 2CRXTO4.02D2 y 3 2WUOC, 56 Dakota Pickup ZWDAWD _ _ 2cxtoapD. TWC 27 Jeep Grand Cherokee ° 2CRXTO4.73D0 LEV LDT2 [28] Dakots Pickup2WD 591. 2CRXTO3.92D0 61212 [29 Teep Liberty 2WD/AWD 2.4L 3CRXT02.43D0 S 2 TWE 2 ms1 TB Q& Dakota Pickup_ 3.9L 3CRXTO3.92D0 31| Jeep Wrangler 4.0L 3CRXTO4.02D2 32 Grand Cherokee 3CRXTO04.72D0 [33] °*[Dakota Pickup 4.7L BCroCrodT2D1 y 3 *Tve" 34| Dakota Pickup, Durango 3CRXTO04.75B0 Tier 1 MDV2 35 Dakota Pickup 5.9L 3CRXTO5.92D0 LEV LDT2 36 RAM 2500/3500 Pickup 8.0L 3CRXTO8.06B1 Tier 1 MDV3 10/30/08 2 of 2


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Document Modified: 2008-12-31 14:35:06

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