Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 30, -0001.
As of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
112252012-2016 model-year 3.5 liter Toyota SiennaThis system is for side entry conversion.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-597-43
  • Executive Order 597-43 / D597-43
  • ARB # D-597-43
  • Executive Order No: D-597-43
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-597-43
  • Resolution D-597-43
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Download: Executive Order D-597-43 PDF

D-597-43 Document:

CARB_D-597-43

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—597—43 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Freedom Motors USA, Inc. Fuel Tank Modifications Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board (ARB) by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code (VC); and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—14—012; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the Fuel Tank Modifications, manufactured by Freedom Motors USA, Inc. of 740 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, have been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system, and therefore, the Fuel Tank Modifications are exempt from the prohibitions in VC Section 27156 for the following vehicles: Modification Number Vehicle Application 11225 (side entry) 2012—2016 model—year Toyota 3.5 liter Sienna This Executive Order is based on engineering evaluation and previous tests Freedom Motors USA, Inc. conducted with similar modifications. Exemption of the Fuel Tank Modifications shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the 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. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the Fuel Tank Modifications 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 Fuel Tank Modifications, as exempt by ARB, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the Fuel Tank Modifications 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 ARB.

. In addition to the foregoing, 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 Fuel Tank Modifications 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 ARB OF CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF FREEDOM MOTORS USA, INC.‘S FUEL TANK MODIFICATIONS. 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 MonteCallforn[a 277 this _‘~ day of January 2016. nnette ebert Chief m:ssnons Compliance, Automotive Regulations and Science Division FREEDOM MOTORS USA, INC. — FUEL TANK MODIFICATIONS — D—597—43


Document Created: 2019-05-29 10:11:42
Document Modified: 2019-05-29 10:11:42

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