I purchased a vehicle and soon after that, the catalytic converter quit working. Was it illegal for the seller to allow me to purchase the vehicle?
Probably not. If the converter was present and properly connected when the vehicle was sold to you, it was not tampered but, most likely defective or malmaintained. Malmaintenance can result in corroded exhaust systems and converters, deteriorated hot air tubes as well as clogged air filters. Although malmaintenance does affect your vehicle’s emission system, it is not considered tampering. Tampering involves such acts as willfully removing the converter, air pump, computer controls, etc., plugging the vacuum line to the exhaust gas recirculation valve, or installing a dual exhaust system on a vehicle originally designed for single exhaust that had no option for dual exhaust. If the converter is defective, you may be entitled to free warranty repairs. You may find information in the vehicle’s manual in the Vehicle Warranty Booklet or contact Ohio EPA’s Mobile Sources Section for additional information about the defective emission parts warranty.
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