Notice of Defect Handbook
Table of Contents
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Applicability
- 3. Notice of Defect
- Table 1: Summary of Notice of Defect Reporting Steps by Applicable Regulations
- Appendix A - Notice of Defect (Template/guide)
- Appendix B - Initial Report (Template/guide)
- Appendix C - Follow-up Report (Template/guide)
- Appendix D - Owner Notification (Template/guide)
A reference guide for the notification of an emission-related defect
In relation to the
On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations; Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations; Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations; Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel, and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations; Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations; and the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
under the
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Transportation Division
Environment Canada
November 2015
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Cat. No.: En14-234/2015E-PDF
ISSN: 978-0-660-03179-8
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