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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 28, 2008.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 6120001995 to 2002 selected Suzuki PC & LDT1NoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-31
  • Executive Order 280-31 / D280-31
  • ARB # D-280-31
  • Executive Order No: D-280-31
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-31
  • Resolution D-280-31
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Download: Executive Order D-280-31 PDF

D-280-31 Document:

CARB_D-280-31

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—31 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code — AirTek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 612000 OBD 11 Compliant Three—way Catalytic Converter" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27A156 and Section 2222(h), Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR"), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its _ Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. | WHEREAS, AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W. 37"" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 612000 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) for installation on selected 1995 through 2002 model year Suzuki passenger cars (PC) and light—duty trucks 1 (LDT1) equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—31 and incorporated herein. The Series 612000 TWC will be used for single or multiple catalytic converter exhaust system applications as listed in Appendix D—280—31. The catalytic converter should be sold as a system that includes the front and rear units, where applicable. Series 612000 TWC may also be installed on non—OBD 11 vehicles (1995 and older) similar in engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D—280—31. 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, Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, using Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench— aging cycle for 75 hours, as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems." WHEREAS, previous emissions and OBD I! compatibility tests conducted by AirTek, Inc. . using a vehicle of a weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—280—31 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Order D—280—15, it was determined that the installation of Series 612000 TWC on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—31 meets the requirements of California regulations for aftermarket catalytic converters. T 15 HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—31 subject to the following conditions: '

— 2 — No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of its 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 converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converter 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 converter as individual devices. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by AirTek, Inc., 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 converter and is only a finding that the catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. AirTek, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter must conform to requirements in Paragraphs | and X of the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD I1) Systems." Upon installation, the catalytic!converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 50,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the shell and end pipes. —Airlek, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarketcatalytic converter as a "performance, high or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than an OEM catalytic converter. The new aftermarket catalytic convertersubstrate may not be sold or supplied to a third party by AirTek, its associates, vendors, other businesses, and individuals associated with AirTek, to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order. 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 Air Resources Board prior to shipment. AirTek must submit the required quality audit and production quantity reports for its aftermarket catalytic converter semi—annually, covering the periods January 1 through June 30, and July 1 through December 31. AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—31

Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten 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 ten 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 August 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—31

APPENDIX D—280—31 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 612000 FOR SUZUKI PC/LDT1 VEHICLES No Model Vehicle Engine Engine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal |Direct Fit ~_]| Year Model Size gine | Y Level Class Type Converters Type a 1 1995 SWIFT 1.3L SSK1.3V5GDFA PC TBD SIDEKICK & 2 1.6L TSK1.61JGHHB TIERL1 1 TWC 612004 TRACKER LTDL 612174 3 SIDEKICK 1.8L TSK1.81JGHHB wUuTwe/ WU— WU—TBD 4 METRO 1.0L TSK1.0V5G2EK TLEV 2 TWe 612004R REAR | REAR 612004| 612886 METRO 50 39%° |uatcHBack/| i3L TSkK1L3Vv5GDFB 1 TWe 612004 612096 SEDAN, SWIFT PC WU— 6 ESTEEM TSK1.6VHGDEB 2 wuUTwC/ WU—TBD 612115R TWC REAR 612004 REAR TIERL 1.6L 612315R 7 X—90 TSK1.6VJGHHB 5 YEs 8 SIDEKICK & VSK1.61JGKHK 1 TWC 612004 612174 TRACKER EKIC | LTD1 9 StD K 1.8L VSK1.81JGKHK SPORT WU— WU—TBD 10 1.0L VSK1.O0V5G2EK TLEV 612004R REAR REAR 612004| 612096 METRO 1997 WU— 11 1.3L VSK1.3V5G3GK LEV 2 wUTwC/ 612042 PC TWC REAR _ WU—TBD 612342 REAR 612004 WU— 12 ESTEEM VSK1.6VHGFEK TIERL1 612115R 1.6L REAR | 612315 13 xX—90 VSK1.6VJGKHK TIERL 1 TWC 612004 612174 PAGE 1 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—31 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 612000 FOR SUZUKI PC/LDT1 VEHICLES No Model Vehicle Engine Engine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal |Direct Fit _| Year Model Size 9 Y Level Class Type Converters Type 14 S'Il'iik(ll(;gR& 1.6L WSKXT1.59CMC SIDEKICK TIERL LTDL 1 TWC 612004 612174 15 sPORT 8 _ 1.8L SKXT1.84C WSKXT1.84CHC WU— WU—TBD 16 METRO 1.0L WSKXV.993TNC TLEV 612004R REAR REAR 612004| 612096 1998 S L WU— SWIFT & WUTWC/ WU—TBD 612042 17 1.3 WSKXV1.3O0LNA LEV 2 METRO PC TWC REAR 612004 REAR 612342 WU— WU—TBD 612115R 18 ESTEEM WSKXV1.S59TNS TLEV 1.6L REAR 612004 REAR 612315 19 X—90 WSKXV1.6CMC TIER1 1 TWC v¥es 612004 612174 WU— LEFT 20 GRAN D0 25L XSKXT2.A9LHA p/Yy 3 2WUTWC/ OR RIGHT WU—TBD — VITARA TWC 612004R REAR TBD REAR 612006 VITARA, Lev LTDi WU—TBD 21 TRACKER 2 1.6L XSKXT1.59LMA _ REAR 1999 DOOR 612174 | WU— VITARA, | WU— wWUTWC/ 612074P 22 TRACKER 2.O0L XSKXT2.00LMA S 2 612004R TWC REAR 2&4D0O00OR REAR 612004 612174 WU—TBD METRO 2 1.0 XSKXV.993TNC TLEV PC 3 HATCHBACK — ° E REAR 612096 PAGE 2 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—31 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 612000 FOR SUZUKI PC/LDT1 VEHICLES No Model! Vehicle Engine Engaine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Total | Converter monitored Universal |Direct Fit ~—| Year Model Size J Y Level Class Type Converters Type SWIFT HATCHBACK & wu WU— SEDAN, 0 24 METRO 1.3L XSKXV1.30LNA LEV 612004R G;EA?RZ EAR 4 HATCHBACK & REAR 61200 612342 SEDAN 1999 ESTEEM , 25 SEDAN 1.6L XSKXV1.59TNS TLEV WAGON ESTEEM WU— 26 SEDAN XSKXV1.84LHS WU—TBD O©12115R WAGO& 1 REAR 612004| REAR 1.8L LEV 612315R ESTEEM wUTwe/ 27 SEDAN, YSKXV1.84LHS PC S 2 TWe YES WAGON ESTEEM wWU—TBD 28 SEDAN, 1.6L YSKXV1.59TNS TLEV REAI; TBD WAGON 2000 SWIFT | HATCHBACK, wU— WU— 29 CH;\éi(:(L)ET 1.3L YSKXV1.30LNA LEV 612004R 6;@2;2 REAR 612004 HATCHBACK & 612342 SEDAN CHEVROLET wU—TBD 30 METRO 1.OL YSKXV.9I93TNC TLEV REAI; TBD HATCHBACK | PAGE 3 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—31 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 612000 FOR SUZUKI PC/LDT1 VEHICLES No Model Vehicle Engine Endine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal |Direct Fit | ~_| Year Model Size J Y Level Class Type Converters Type ec WU— LEFT A 2 W — 31 GRAND 2.5L YSKXT2.49LHA D/Y 3 wUTWC/ OR RIGHT WU—TBD VITARA TWC 612004R REAR TBD LTD1 REAR 612006 VITARA 2 & 4 wU WU— 2000 | 32 DOOR, 2.OL YSKXT2.00LMA 612004R ©12074P TRACKER 2&4 REAR 612004 REAR DOOR 5 q wWwUTWwC/ 612174 VITARA 2 TWC WU— 33 DOOR, 1.6L YSKXT1.59LMA PC WU—TBD 612115R TRACKER REAR 612004 REAR 2D00R 612315R GRAND WU— LEFT 2 — 34 VITARA, 2.5L 1SKXT2.49LC1 LDT1 — D/Y 3 wUTWC/ OR RIGHT WU—TBD TRACKER ZR2, TWC . 612004R REAR TBD LT LEV YES REAR 612006 WU— 1.6L 612115R ESTEEM T g1g, PC 2 REAR WU—TBD 612315R REAR 612004 WU— 2001 35 | 1.6L 1SKXT2.00LC4 2 61R2E1A:\1R5R VITARA, TRACKER, LTDOL S W;J\LVZC/ 612315 TRACKER ZR2 WU—TBD 2.OL — 2 REAR WU— 612174 612004R WU— SWIFT, REAR 612004 _ | 612042 36 CHEVROLET 1.3L 1SKXV1.30LB1 PC 2 RE METRO AR 612342 PAGE 4 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—31 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 612000 FOR SUZUKI PC/LDT1 VEHICLES No Model | Vehicle Engine Engine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal |Direct Fit ~_| Year Model! Size 9 Y Level Class Type Converters Type . WU— 1.6L WU—TBD 612115R ESTEEM &1.8L REAR 612004 REAR PC 612315R 37 AERIO 2SKXX2.00LC4 wUuTWwe/ WY—012004 wu—tBD S 2 TWC REAR REAR TBD 612004R 2.OL VITARA, WU— WU—TBD 2002 TRACKER, LEV ves 612004R REAR TRACKER ZR2 REAR 612004| 612174 — LTD1 GRAND WU— LEFT VITARA, 2WUTWC R 38 2.5L 2SKXT2.A49LC1L D/Y 3 / OR RIGHT TRACKER LT, TWC 612004R ZR2 rear s12006| REAR WY‘S"TBD - WU—612004 » AERLIO, AERIO WUTWC/ Y—61200 39 2.OL 2SKXX2.00LC4 PC S 2 REAR SX TWC 612004R PAGE 5 OF 5


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Document Modified: 2008-09-08 15:41:15

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