Vehicle Identification Vehicle Specification Decal Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Labels The vehicle specification decal ( Fig. 1.1 ) identifies the vehicle model, I.D. number, and major component mod- els. It also lists the major assemblies and installations shown on the chassis specification sheet. A copy of the specification decal is inside the rear cover of the Own- er’s Warranty Information for North America booklet. An illustration of the decal is shown in Fig. 1.1 . NOTE: Due to the variety of FMVSS certification requirements, not all of the labels shown will apply to your vehicle. Tractors with or without fifth wheels purchased in the U.S.
are certified by means of a certification label ( Fig. 1.2 ) and the tire and rim labels. These labels are attached to the left rear door post. COMPONENT INFORMATION MANUFACTURED BY 1 2 3 MODEL VEHICLE ID NO. USE VEHICLE ID NO. WHEN ORDERING PARTS DATE OF MFR ENGINE MODEL TRANS MODEL MAIN FRONT AXLE MODEL REAR AXLE MODEL WHEELBASE ENGINE NO. TRANS NO. FRT AXLE NO. REAR AXLE NO. REAR AXLE NO. RATIO 11/21/96 f080053 PAINT MFR PAINT NO. FOR COMPLETE PAINT INFORMATION SEE VEHICLE SPECIFICATION SHEET 1. Date of manufacture by month and year. 2. Gross vehicle weight rating; developed by taking the sum of all the vehicle’s gross axle ratings. 3.
Gross axle weight ratings; developed by considering each component in an axle system, including suspension, axle, wheels, and tires. The lowest component capacity is the value used for the system. f080077 02/12/98 PART NO. 24−00273−010 Fig. 1.1, Vehicle Specification Decal, U.S.-Built Vehicle Shown NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are examples only. Fig. 1.2, Certification Label, U.S. 1.1