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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 17, 2008.
As of Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 45000 & 610001995 to 2004 selected Toyota LDT2 & MDVNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-353-50
  • Executive Order 353-50 / D353-50
  • ARB # D-353-50
  • Executive Order No: D-353-50
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-353-50
  • Resolution D-353-50
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Download: Executive Order D-353-50 PDF

D-353-50 Document:

CARB_D-353-50

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—353—50 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 1995 through 2004 model year Toyota light—duty trucks 2 (LDT2) and medium—duty vehicles equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems and multiple catalytic converter systems (2, 3, 4 units) as specified in Appendix D—353—50 and incorporated herein. Series 61000 TWC wiltl be used as front catalytic converters (1 unit or 2 units) and Series 45000 TWC as rear catalytic converter(s) (1 unit, or 2 units) for multiple catalytic converter applications. Series 45000 TWC only will be used for dual exhaust system (1 unit per bank, 2 units total). 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—50 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—50 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters.

—3.— 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—50 subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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 — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—353—50

—3 — 9. 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 different facility and marketed under this Executive Order without approval from the Air Resources Board. 10. Miller Catalyzer Corporation shall comply with the quality control procedures and reporting requirements in Section (f)(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 stamp 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—28 dated August 1, 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 [ ( day of December 2008. Li«Lob Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division MILLER CATALYZER CORPORATION — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—353—50

Appendix D—353—50 Milter Catalyzer Corporation, Catalytlic Converter Series 61000/45000, For Toyota 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 . . _ , 61212 _I_ 1995 Previa, Previa All—trac 24L STY242HGJEK LDT2 45212 2 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD 4. 35L STY4.355JGFEK MDV2 45212 3 2 1996 Previa, Previa All—trac 2at |trv2enoek| """ tom § ; Tweq) ; 61212 145212 4 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX450_|_4.3L 1Y4.53JGFEK MDV2 , 45212 5 1997 |Previa, Previa All—trac 2.4L_| VITY2.42HGKEK 4—Runner 2WD/4WD, Tacoma 4WD LDT2 6 . 34L WTYXTO34DBP| TLEV |__| 1998 |Toyota T100 2WDAWD 7 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX 470 4.7L WTYXTO4.7GBX MDV3| D 4 2TWC(2) 4 8 Sienna 3.0L XTYXTO3.0GXS D/¥ 3 2WU—TWC, 3 . _ LDT2 TWC 9| 1999 [Toyota 4—Runner 2WD/A4WD 34L XTYXTO3.4GXS s 2 TWC() 2 Z15221122 10 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX 470 4.7L XTYXTO4.7GBX MDV3| D 4 2TWC(2) 4 11 Toyota Tundra 2WD/AWD 34L YTYXTO3.4FFR LDT2 s 2 TWC(Z) 2 12 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX 470 am YTYXTO47GBX mpv3i| D 4 2TWC(2) 4 TBD 13 *°°° [Toyota Tundra 2WD/4WD ~ |viyxtTomrGoXxw MDV2| DY 2TWC, TWC U 14 . Sienna 3.0L YTYXTO3.0FFS tpm PY 3 2WU—TWC, TwC 3 [15] Toyota Highlander 2WDA4WD 24L 1TYXTO2Z.4FFP LEV [16] Toyota Tundra 4.7L_| 1TYXTO4.7FBY mov] _? 7 2TwC » 45212 17 Toyota Tacoma 2WD/AWD 27L 1TYXTO2.7FFP 8 TWC(2) 18 Sienna 1TYXT03.0FEP _ 2001 3.0L LDT2 D/Y 3 2TWC, TWC 2 19 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD 1TYXTO3.OFFR s1212 20 Tacoma, 4Runner, Tundra 34L 1TYXTO3.4FFP S 2 TWC(2) 145212 21 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX 470 4.7L 1TYXTO4.7FBV MDV3| D 4 2TWC(2) 4 22 Sienna 2TYXT03.0FFP 2WUTWC, [73] Highlander WDrawo >0L |—GGTy3To30rrR LDT2 DY 3 TWC 3 [24] 2002 |[Tundra 2ZWD4WD 4.7L_| 2TYXTO4.7FBY MpV2 |__D 2ZTWC 45212 25 Tacoma 2ZWD/AWD am aryxtor7eEPp Lopt oS 2 TWwC®) 2 /315221122 10/30/08 Page 1 of 2

Appendix D—353—50 Miller Catalyzer Corporation, Catalytlic Converter Series 61000/45000, For Toyota 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 Tacoma 2WD/AWD, 4Runner 2WD/A4WD 26 34L 2TYXTO3.4FFP LDT2 S 2 TWCQ@) 2 61212 J 2002 |Tundra 2WD/AWD j45212 27 Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, Lexus LX470 4.7L 2TYXTO4.7FBV MDV3 p 4 2TWC(2) 4 28| Highlander 2WD/AWD 24L 3TYXTO2.4FFP 2TWC 45212 29 Tacoma 2WD/A4WD 2.7L 3TYXTO27FFP S 2 WI%-‘;F/\SIC, 2 an & . Highlander 2WD/AWD 3.0L 3TYXTO3.OFFR LDT2 DY 3 2WU—TWC, TWC 3 31| _— |Tacoma 2WDAWD 34L 3TYXTO3A4FEP s 2 WUIWG TWC 3 61212 145212 ——| E 20 4Runner 4.0L 3TYXTO4.OFFP LEV DY 3 WU—TWC TwC ’ 3 TBD 3 Land Cruiser Wagon, Lexus LX470 4.7L 3TYXTO4.7EBV movi| ; 10 CTwoC| o4 z{ Highlander 24L 3TYXTO24FFP 2 2TWC 2 45212 35] Signna 3.0L_| 3TYXTO03.0FFP 36 4Runner 2WD/A4WD, Lexus GX 470 4WD 4.7L 3TYXTO4.7FFP [357] Highlander ZWDaAWwD 74L _|4DDCOZ.4vVMM tm * 3 IWCTWC]| 3 38| 4Runner 2WD/AWD, Lexus GX 470 4WD 4.7L 4TYXTO4.7VRM 61212 39| Tacoma 2WD/AWD 2.7L 4TYXTO2.7VRM 5 9 WU—TWC, q j45212 |40] 2004 [Tacoma 2WD/A4WD, Tundra 2WD/AWD 3.4L 4TYXTO3.4VRM —TWC 50| 4Runner 4.0L_| 4TYXTO4.OVRM p 4 2WU—TWC, 4 51 Land Cruiser Wagon, Lexus LX470 4.7L 4TYXTOA.TVIV MDV3 2TWC 52 Lexus GX470 | 4TYXTO4A.7V1IX MDV2 D/Y 3 2TWC, TWC 10/30/08 Page 2 of 2


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