CASE SUMMARY THIS ACTION IS BASED UPON DEF REMOVAL OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FROM 5 MOTOR VEHICLES FROM FLEET OF PATROL CARS, IN VIOL OF CAA, SEC 203(A)(3)(B). CONVERTERS REMOVED BY SHERIFF'S DEPT MAINTENANCE CREW AND REPLACED W/STRAIGHT PIPES. SEHRIFF'S DEPT COMPLAINED OF POOR PERFORMANCE AND NEW CAR DEALER UNRESPONSIVE. OFF OF MOB SOURCES ARGUES THAT PROPER REMEDY WAS A CONSUMER ACTION AGST DEALER AND NOT THE REMOVAL OF CONVERTERS.