If purchased for service in the U.S., trucks built without
a cargo body have a certification label (Fig. 1.3) at-
tached to the left rear door post. In addition, after
completion of the vehicle, a certification label similar to
that shown in Fig. 1.2 must be attached by the final-
stage manufacturer. This label will be located on the left
rear door post and certifies that the vehicle conforms to
all applicable FMVSS regulations in effect on the date
of completion.
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (CMVSS) Labels
In Canada, tractors with fifth wheels are certified by
means of a "Statement of Compliance" label and the
Canadian National Safety Mark (Fig. 1.4), which are
attached to the left rear door post. In addition, tire and
rim labels (Fig. 1.5) are also attached to the left rear
door post.
If purchased for service in Canada, trucks built without
a cargo body and tractors built without a fifth wheel are
certified by a "Statement of Compliance" label, similar to
09/28/98
f080023
Fig. 1.3, Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label, U.S.
09/30/93
f080024
Fig. 1.4, Canadian National Safety Mark
f080079
24−00273−040
TIRES AND RIMS LISTED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE ID NO.
DATE OF MFR
GVWR
FRONT AXLE
FIRST INTERMEDIATE AXLE
SECOND INTERMEDIATE AXLE
THIRD INTERMEDIATE AXLE
REAR AXLE
GAWR TIRES RIMS PSI COLD
1
2
3
02/12/98
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.
Fig. 1.5, Tire and Rim Label
Vehicle Identification
1.2
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