85.1902—Definitions.
For the purposes of this subpart and unless otherwise noted:
(1)
A defect in design, materials, or workmanship in a device, system, or assembly described in the approved Application for Certification (required by 40 CFR 86.1843-01 and 86.1844-01, and by 40 CFR 86.001-22 and similar provisions of 40 CFR part 86) which affects any parameter or specification enumerated in appendix VIII of this part; or
(2)
A defect in the design, materials, or workmanship in one or more emissions control or emission-related parts, components, systems, software or elements of design which must function properly to assure continued compliance with vehicle emission requirements, including compliance with CO2, CH4, N2 O, and carbon-related exhaust emission standards;
(c)
The phrase useful life shall be given the meaning ascribed to it by section 202(d) of the Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(d)
The phrase Voluntary Emissions Recall shall mean 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, including programs to remedy defects related to emissions standards for CO2, CH4, N2 O, and/or carbon-related exhaust emissions.
(e)
The phrase ultimate purchaser shall be given the meaning ascribed to it by section 214 of the Act.