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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on February 17, 2004.
As of Thursday, December 26th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
SA 70031998 Ford 3.0 and 3.8 liter gasoline Windstar minivansThe replacement is allowed on minivans originally equipped with a 20-gallon plastic fuel tank. The system must be installed using fuel and vapor lines that meet SAE J30R9 or lower permeation standards.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-417-8
  • Executive Order 417-8 / D417-8
  • ARB # D-417-8
  • Executive Order No: D-417-8
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-417-8
  • Resolution D-417-8
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Download: Executive Order D-417-8 PDF

D-417-8 Document:

CARB_D-417-8

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—417—8 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Vantage Mobility International Replacement Fuel Tank System Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board (ARB) by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the urdersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—02—003; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Replacement Fuel Tank System, manufactured by Vantage Mobility International of 5202 South 28"" Place, Phoenix, Arizona 85040, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system, and therefore, the Replacement Fuel Tank System is exempt from the prohibitions in Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for installation on the following vehicles: a&~ Replacement Tank P/N Vehicle Application SA 7003 1998 MY Ford 3.0 and 3.8 L gasoline Windstar minivans, originally equipped with a 20—gallon plastic fuel tank SA 7090 1999—2003 MY Ford 3.8 L gasoline Windstar minivans, originally equipped with a 26—gallon plastic fuel tank SA 7090 2004 MY Ford 3.9 and 4.2 L gasoline Freestar and Monterey minivans, originally equipped with a 26—gallon plastic fuel tank This exemption only applies to systems installed using SAE J3BORY or lower permeatioéi% fuel and vapor lines. This Executive Order is based on previous evaporative emission, refueling emission, and On—Board Diagnostic I1 System testing conducted by Vantage Mobility International. Based on test results, it was concluded that the Replacement Fuel Tank System would not adversely affect the vehicle‘s evaporative or refueling emissions or reduce the effectiveness of its OBD !I System. Similar results are expected when the Replacement Fuel Tank System is used on any of the vehicles listed above. Exemption of the Replacement Fuel Tank System shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the tank system as individual devices. This Executive Order shall not apply to any device advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. ««nn consc_llo — — aoln. Wl lczzcss ces _ Liz

20. nises — —— wusceman m bormtnnls, 22 ons nafired enee ol ul 1 ud us ds od on ce n tdENAAAimc _7 This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the Replacement Fuel Tank System do not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those of the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the Replacement Fuel Tank System, as exempt by the ARB, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the Replacement Fuel Tank System using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or for an application other than those listed in this Executive ‘Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the ARB. In addition to the foregoing, the ARB reserves the right in the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part continues to meet the standards and procedures of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222 et seq. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the Replacement Fuel Tank System may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board," may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE . AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL‘S REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK SYSTEM. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this Executive Order. The Executive Order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the Executive Order, in which period the holder of the Executive Order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the Executive Order may not be:* revoked until a determination is made after a hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this _{7 s day of February 2004. d,,@,\uvufl«_,(z\ Allen Lyons, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKSYSTEM — D—417—8


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:40:01
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:40:01

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