Veh. Code, § 11713.8 · Article 1. Issuance of Licenses and Certificates to Manufacturers, Transporters, and Dealers
Veh. Code, § 11713.8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is unlawful and a violation of this code for a remanufacturer licensed under this code to fail to do any of the following:
(a) Report to the department an existing vehicle identification number when a used frame is utilized.
(b) Die stamp the vehicle identification number to the frame of the vehicle when a new vehicle identification number is assigned.
(c) Disclose that a vehicle is remanufactured and contains used or reconditioned parts as required by Section 11713.7.
(d) Remove the trade name of the original manufacturer from the vehicle, unless the remanufacturer and the original manufacturer are same.
(e) Maintain for three years bills of sale or invoices for used parts utilized in a remanufactured vehicle.
(f) Maintain for three years proof that the vehicle was reported dismantled, as required by Section 5500 or 11520, when a used frame is utilized in a remanufactured vehicle.
(g) Disclose, on the vehicle identification number plate or label, that the vehicle is remanufactured and includes used parts.
(h) Disclose to the dealer on a document signed by the dealer that the vehicle is remanufactured and contains used parts.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1286, Sec. 38.
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