I don't know the answer to your question.......
but I would suspect that somewhere ..........on AZ's DMV site, where they
address emissions testing ......
they might have some text about cat warrantees and labels.
if you know the manufacturer of your new cat ......
you could learn things from them too, possibly.
was it sold to you as 'with warranty' ?
If so, that should be stated somewhere you'd think........usually on the
invoice or receipt.
whatever is the equivalent of Ca's Dept of Consumer Affairs'..........in
Arizona ...............that's the sort of thing they might deal with.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David M" <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:37 PM
Subject: Replacement Catalytic converter

> Does anyone know (no guesses please) if a replacement catalytic converter
> must come with a manufacturers warranty card? I've looked on various EPA
> sites and most of the literature describes laws relating to emissions
> failures during the warranty period.
> I recently got a replacement cat on my Vanagon and they installed a
> generic cat by welding it in, charged me $500 and did not give me any
> warranty card. I'd like to know my rights before paying the credit card
> bill. Its hopless tarying to call the MVD or Emissions Office in Arizona
> as you can never get a live person.
>
> -David, 1987 Vanagon, Tempe AZ.