NOISE EMISSION CONTROL NOISE EMISSION CONTROL Tampering with Noise Control System Air Intake System Removing or rendering inoperative the air cleaner/silencers or intake piping. Noise Emission Warranty Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: This section describes responsibilities for the vehicle noise emissions. For information about exhaust emissions, please refer to the aftertreatement system operators manual.
(1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Engine Cooling System Removing or rendering inoperative the fan clutch. Removing the fan shroud. Engine There are specific components on the vehicle that are designed to meet certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions and noise regulations.
To maintain conformance with the regulations, these components need to be functional and properly maintained. Removing or rendering engine speed governor inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer's specifications. 5 Modifying ECU parameters. Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below: Exhaust System Removing or rendering inoperative exhaust system components. (03/17) Y53-6077-1B1 5-123