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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 31, 2008.
As of Saturday, September 14th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 12300 & 121001997 to 2004 selected Ford MDVNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-562-15
  • Executive Order 562-15 / D562-15
  • ARB # D-562-15
  • Executive Order No: D-562-15
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-562-15
  • Resolution D-562-15
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Download: Executive Order D-562-15 PDF

D-562-15 Document:

CARB_D-562-15

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—562—15 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 ' of the Vehicle Code Valina, Inc. (d.b.a. CarTex) "Series 12300 & 12100 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, Valina, Inc. (Valina) of 4560 Worth Street, Los Angeles, California 90069, 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 12300 & 12100 three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1997 through 2004 model year Ford medium—duty vehicles equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as — specified in Appendix D—562—15 and incorporated herein. Series 12300 & 12100 TWCs will be used for dual exhaust systems with multiple catalytic converters (two units in each exhaust bank). The catalytic converters may be sold as a 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 USA 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 Valina, Inc. using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—562—15 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—562—4, it was determined that the installation of Series 12300 & 12100 TWCs on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—562—15 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Valina, Inc.‘s Series 12300 & 12100 TWCs are exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—562—15 > subject to the following conditions:

—2= . 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 Valina, 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 converters and is only a finding that the catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. . Valina, Inc.‘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. . Valina, Inc. 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. . Valina, Inc., its associates, vendors, other businesses and individuals associated with Valina, Inc. 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. VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—15

_3__ 10. Valina, Inc. 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. Valina, Inc. 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. Valina, Inc.‘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—562—4 dated August 23, 2006, 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 3 | day of December 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations DlVlSlon VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—15

APPENDIX D—562—15 SERIES 12300/12100 FOR FORD MDV OBD 11 CONVERTER APPLICATION NO Model Vehicle Model Engine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters FRONT REAR 1 1997 £150 ECONOLINE 2WD 4.2L VFM4.2H8G1EK Tierl MDV2 D 2TWC(2) 4 4 12340 12140 2 E150 ECONOLINE 2WD, VFM4.2J8G1EK to 12340 12140 E150 CLUB WAGON MDV4 E250 ECONOLINE 2WD E250 STRIP CHASSIS 2W E250 CAB CHASSIS 2WD 3 F150 PICKUP 2WD, F150 PICKUP 4WD 4.6L VFM4.628G1EK 12340 12140 4 F150 PICKUP 2WD VFM4.6H8G1EK 12340 12140 5 EXPEDITION 2WD, EXPEDITION 4WD VEM4.6J8G1EK 12340 12140 F250 PICKUP 2WD, F250 PICKUP 4WD 6 F150 PICKUP 2WD, F150 PICKUP 4WD VFM5.AH8G1EK 12340 12140 7 EXPEDITION 2WD, 4WD VFM5.4J8GIFK 12340 12140 8 1998 F150,E150 4.6L WFMXAO4.GAAA T1 12340 12140 9 F150 5.AL WFEMXAOS.4HBC 12340 12140 10 EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR WFEMXAO5.A4JGC LEV 12340 12140 N/A 11 F150 42L WFEMXTO4.2AAA T1 12340 12140 12 F150 4.6L WFMXTO4.6AAA 12340 12140 13 1999 F150 XFMXA04.6HGC LEV 12340 12140 14 £150,E250 4.6L XFMXAO4.6JBC T1 12340 12140 15 EXPEDITION XFMXAO04.6JGC LEV 12340 12140 16 F150 5.AL XFMXAO5.4HGC 12340 12140 17 EXPEDITION, F150 XFMXAO5.4JGC 12340 12140 18 2000 EXPEDITION,F150 4.6L YFMXA04.6HGC 12340 12143 19 F150 5AL YFMXAO05.4HGC 12340 12140 20 EXPEDITION 4.6L YEMXTO4.66FF LEV 12340 12140 21 F150 4.2L IFMXTO4.22FS LEV1 12340 12140 22 EXPEDITION 4.6L IFMXTO04.66F5 12340 12140 23 EXPEDITION IFMXTO4.66F7 12340 12140 24 2001 EXPEDITION, F150 IFMXTO4.6PF6 12340 12140 25 F150 5.4L IFMXTO5.4PF4 LEV1i MOV2 D 2TWC(2) 4 4 12340 12140 N/A 26 F150 IFMXTO5.4PF5 To 27 E150 IFMXTOS5.4RF8 MOV4 Additional Vehicles # 1 28 F150 2FMXTO5.4RF6 LEV MDV2 D 2TWC(2) 4 4 12340 12140 N/A 29 F150 5.AL 2FMXTO5.4PFG TO 12340 12140 30 2002 F150 2FMXTO5.42F5 MDVA 12340 12140 31 F150 2FMXTO5.4PFS5 12340 12140 32 E150 2FMXTO4.2HF5 12340 12140 33 Ei:g 4.2L 2FMXTO4.2JFs 12340 12140 Page 1 of 2

APPENDIX D—562—15 SERIES 12300/12100 FOR FORD MDV OBD II CONVERTER APPLICATION NO Model Vehicle Model Engine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters FRONT REAR 34 2002 LINCOLN BLACKWODD 2FMXTO5.4RF8 12340 12140 EXPEDITION 35 F150 2FMXTO5.4RF8 12340 12140 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 12340 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2WD 36 FORD F—150 SUPERSCREW P—U 2WD 5.4L 3FMXTOS.4RF8 12340 12140 FORD F—150 P—U 2WD/4WD SHORT/LONG WB FORD F—150 P—U 2WD/4WD SHORT WB 37 FORD F—150 SUPERSCREW P—U 2WD 3FMXTO5.4PFB MDV2 12340 12140 2003 FORD F—150 PICKUP 2WD/AWD LONG WB LEV TO D 2TWC(2) 4 4 N/A 38 FORD F—150 PICKUP 2WD LIGHTING 3FMXEO15.42F5 MDV4 12340 12140 FORD: E—150 CLUB WAGON FORD: E—150 ECONOLINE 2WD 39 FORD: E—250 ECONOLINE 2WD A2L 3FMXTO4.2JF5 12340 12140 FORD: E—250 CAB CHASSIS 2WD FORD: E—250 STRIP CHASSIS 2WD 40 FORD E—150 ECONOLINE 2WD 3FMXTO4.2HFS 12340 12140 41 FORD F—150 PICKUP 2WD/AWD SHORT WB 4.6L 4FMXTO4.GPNB 12340 12140 2004 FORD F—150 PICKUP 2WD/AWD LONG WB 42 F—150 PICKUP 2WD SC LIGHTING 5.AL 4FMXTO5.APP7 12340 12140 Page 2 of 2


Document Created: 2009-02-04 16:40:20
Document Modified: 2009-02-04 16:40:20

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