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Parts Recycling & Reuse Flashcards

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  1. A recycler receives a late-model vehicle with an intact lithium-ion hybrid battery. What is the primary concern during storage?

    Answer: Thermal runaway risk requiring fire-resistant storage

    Lithium-ion batteries can experience thermal runaway, generating intense heat and fire, so they must be stored in fire-resistant areas away from combustibles.

  2. Which document provides legal authority to purchase and dismantle a salvage vehicle and protects the recycler from receiving stolen property?

    Answer: Certificate of title or salvage title

    A certificate of title or salvage title establishes legal ownership and protects the recycler by proving the vehicle was obtained lawfully.

  3. When testing a used transmission before listing it for sale, which method provides the most reliable assessment of internal condition?

    Answer: Hot test on a running vehicle or transmission dyno

    Hot testing on a running vehicle or a transmission dyno verifies actual shift performance and confirms the unit functions correctly under load.

  4. Which federal law requires automotive recyclers to properly manage and report the release of hazardous substances above reportable quantities?

    Answer: CERCLA (Superfund)

    CERCLA (Superfund) requires reporting releases of hazardous substances above reportable quantities and can impose cleanup liability on recyclers.

  5. A customer requests a 'LKQ' part. What does LKQ stand for and what condition does it indicate?

    Answer: Like Kind and Quality — a used part matching OEM specifications

    LKQ stands for Like Kind and Quality, meaning the used part is equivalent in condition and specification to the original part on the vehicle.

  6. In a responsible recycling operation, which component of a vehicle's A/C system must be recovered before dismantling per EPA Section 608?

    Answer: Refrigerant (e.g., R-134a or R-1234yf)

    EPA Section 608 requires refrigerants to be recovered using certified equipment before any A/C system component is opened or the vehicle is dismantled.

  7. What is the primary purpose of the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)?

    Answer: To track vehicle history including total loss and salvage designations

    NMVTIS provides a national database of vehicle title and history information, helping recyclers and buyers identify vehicles with salvage or total-loss designations.