Jeff,
Look like your truck would be fine if you lived in Ca.
Vehicle Industry News VIN 2009–28
Smog Certification for Diesel-Powered Vehicles
New Legislation
Effective January 1, 2010, smog emission inspections are required for diesel-powered vehicles manufactured in or after 1998, and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,000 pounds or less for original registrations and transfers. Biennial smog inspection requirements will be phased-in beginning with a registration renewal date of April 30, 2010.
Procedures
A smog check inspection is required:
On a diesel-powered vehicle with a
GVWR
On a diesel-powered vehicle with GVWR, of 14,0 pounds or les if the aplication is an original transaction and 198 year-model newer due date on after January 1, 2010.
A smog check inspection required:
transfer renewal VIN ending in evenumber, April 30, od number leter, 201.
of 14,000 pounds or less if the
application is…
and is a 1998 year-model or
newer with a …
an original transaction due date on or after
January 1, 2010.
a transfer application due date on or after
January 1, 2010.
a renewal application VIN ending in an even number, with a due
date on or after April 30, 2010.
a renewal application with a VIN ending in an odd number or a
letter, with a due date on or after
January 1, 2011.
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The 4-year rule that currently exempts gas-powered vehicles, four or less model-years old, from transfer smog
is not applicable to diesel-powered vehicles. A smog transfer fee will not be due for diesel-powered vehicles as they must obtain a smog certificate.
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The 6-year rule that currently exempts gas-powered vehicles, six or less model-years old, from biennial smog
is not applicable to diesel-powered vehicles. A smog abatement fee will not be due for diesel-powered vehicles as they must obtain a smog certificate.
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Exemptions applicable to gas-powered vehicles located in non-biennial counties, family transfers, and obtaining a smog for a transfer within the past 12 months, will also apply to diesel-powered vehicles.
New vehicle dealers may certify on the New Vehicle Report of Sale (REG 397) that new diesel-powered vehicles with a GVWR of 14,000 pounds or less, meets emission requirements.
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Vehicles that fail the smog check inspection may be eligible for the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Qualified consumers will be eligible for financial assistance for emission-related repairs or they can choose to retire their high-polluting vehicle.
All questions regarding diesel-powered vehicle smog requirements should be referred to the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), at 1-800-952-5210, or visit
www.smogcheck.ca.gov.
Background
Effective January 1, 2010, legislation expands the motor vehicle smog inspection program to include “diesel-powered” vehicles manufactured in 1998, and newer, with a GVWR of 14,000 pounds or less for original registrations, transfers, and renewals.
Distribution
Notification that this memo is available online, at
www.dmv.ca.gov under Publications was made via e-mail alert in December 2009.
Contact
Call the DMV Customer Communications Section, at (916) 657-6560 for further clarification of this memo. Upon request, this document can be produced in Braille or large print.
JEAN SHIOMOTO, Deputy Director Communication Programs Division
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Looks like everyone wants to pick on diesels now.
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