NAC445B.768. Components of vehicle subject to inspection for tampered or defective conditions.

     1. During an inspection of an emission control system, the components for emission control for heavy-duty motor vehicles powered by diesel engines that are subject to inspection for tampered or defective conditions include:

     (a) The engine governor.

     (b) Any seal or cover protecting the adjustments to control the ratio of air to fuel.

     (c) Any seal or cover on the fuel injection pump.

     (d) The air cleaner and the indicator of the restriction of flow.

     (e) The exhaust gas recirculation valve.

     (f) The particulate matter trap system or catalytic converter system, including related pipes and valves.

     (g) Any hose, connector, bracket or hardware related to the components listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.

     (h) Engine computer controls, including related sensors and actuators.

     (i) The emission control label.

     (j) Any other components related to emissions for a particular vehicle or engine as determined from the manufacturer’s specifications, emission control label, certification data or a published manual of parts for the vehicle.

     2. During an inspection of an emission control system, the components for emission control for a heavy-duty motor vehicle powered by a gasoline engine that are subject to inspection for tampered or defective conditions include:

     (a) The air injection system.

     (b) The exhaust gas recirculation system.

     (c) The catalytic converter, including related pipes and valves.

     (d) The fuel inlet restricter.

     (e) The fuel inlet cap, if the motor vehicle was originally equipped by the manufacturer with such a cap.

     (f) Any hose, connector, bracket or hardware related to the components listed in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive.

     3. As used in this section, “defective” means an emission control system or a component of an emission control system that is malfunctioning due to age, wear, faulty maintenance or a defect in design.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 10-22-92; A by R102-02, 10-18-2002)