Section 2 Safety & Compliance FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Kenworth Truck Co. ensures that our products comply with all applicable U.S. or Canadian Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. However, the fact that this vehicle has no fifth wheel and that a Body Builder (Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer) will be doing additional modifications means that the vehicle was incomplete when it left the build plant. See next section and Appendix A for additional information. Incomplete Vehicle Certification An Incomplete Vehicle Document is shipped with the vehicle, certifying that the vehicle is not complete. See Figure 2–1.
In addition, affixed to the driver’s side door frame or edge is an Incomplete Vehicle Certification label. See Figure 2–2. For further information on Vehicle Certification and Identification, see APPENDIX A “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. ” NOTE These documents list the U. S. or Canadian Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulations that the vehicle complied with when it left the build plant.
You should be aware that if you add, modify or alter any of the components or systems covered by these regulations, it is your responsibility as the Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer to ensure that the complete vehicle is in compliance with the particular regula- tions upon completion of the modifications. U.S. EPA Noise Label (U.S. registered vehicles only) Tire, Rim and Weight Rating Data label Final Stage Manufacturer Label to be Installed by Final Stage Manufacturer Chassis Serial Number Safety Mark (Canadian Registry Only) Major Components and Weights Label Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label Figure 2-1. Incomplete Vehicle Certification Document Figure 2-2.
Locations of Certification Labels - Driver’s Door and Frame As the Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer, you should retain the Incomplete Vehicle Document for your records. In addition, you should record and retain the manufacturer and serial number of the tires on the vehicle. Upon completion of the vehicle (installation of the body and any other modifications), you should affix your certification label to the vehicle as required by Federal law. This tag identifies you as the “Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer” and certifies that the vehicle complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(See Figure 2–2.) Be advised that regulations affecting the intermediate and final stage manufacturer may change without notice. Ensure you are referencing the most updated copy of the regulation during the certification and documentation processes. In part, if the final stage manufacturer can complete and certify the vehicle within the instruction in the incomplete vehicle document (IVD) the certification label would need a statement that reads, “This vehicle has been completed in accordance with the prior manufacturers‚ IVD where applicable.
This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [and Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards if applicable] in effect in (month, year).” However, if the vehicle can not be completed and certified with in the guidance provided in the IVD, the final stage manu- facturer must ensure the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The final stage manufactures certification label would need a statement that reads, “This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards [and Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards if applicable] in effect in (month, year).” 2-2 12/11