# 40 C.F.R. § 85.1902 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 85.1902 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 85 / Subpart T / § 85.1902: § 85.1902   Definitions.

## Text

For the purposes of this subpart and unless otherwise noted: (a) Act means the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q, as amended. (b) Emission-related defect means: (1) A defect in design, materials, or workmanship in a device, system, or assembly described in the approved Application for Certification that affects any parameter or specification enumerated in appendix VIII of this part; or (2) [Reserved] (c) Useful life has the meaning given in section 202(d) of the Act (42 U.S.C.7521(d)) and regulations promulgated thereunder. (d) Voluntary emissions recall means a repair, adjustment, or modification program voluntarily initiated and conducted by a manufacturer to remedy any emission-related defect for which direct notification of vehicle or engine owners has been provided. (e) Ultimate purchaser has the meaning given in section 216 of the Act (42 U.S.C.7550). (f) Manufacturer has the meaning given in section 216 of the Act (42 U.S.C.7550). [81 FR 73973, Oct. 25, 2016, as amended at 86 FR 34364, June 29, 2021; 91 FR 7759, Feb. 18, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1901 (2026) § 85.1901   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1901.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1902 (2026) § 85.1902   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1902.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1903 (2026) § 85.1903   Emissions defect information report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1903.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1904 (2026) § 85.1904   Voluntary emissions recall report; quarterly reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1904.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1905 (2026) § 85.1905   Alternative report formats.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1905.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1906 (2026) § 85.1906   Report filing: Record retention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1906.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1907 (2026) § 85.1907   Responsibility under other legal provisions preserved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1907.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1908 (2026) § 85.1908   Disclaimer of production warranty applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1908.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 85.1909 (2026) § 85.1909   Treatment of confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P85_S85_1909.md)

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