Component Information Label
NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are ex-
amples only. Actual specifications may vary from
vehicle to vehicle.
The component information label lists the manufac-
turer, month and year of manufacture, vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN), gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR), front and rear gross axle weight ratings
(GAWR), and tire and wheel information. It also indi-
cates if the vehicle has been certified as compliant
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS). See
Fig. 1.1.
The tire and rim portion of the component information
label certifies suitable tire and rim combinations that
can be installed on the vehicle for the given gross
axle weight rating. Tires and rims installed on the
vehicle at the time of manufacture may have a higher
load capacity than that certified by the tire and rim
label. If the tires and rims currently on the vehicle
have a lower load capacity than that shown on the
tire and rim label, then the tires and rims determine
the load limitations on each of the axles.
Incomplete chassis intended for service in the U.S.
have an incomplete vehicle certification label at-
tached by the final-stage manufacturer. This label will
be attached to the incomplete vehicle document in-
cluded with the vehicle, and certifies that the vehicle
conforms to all applicable FMVSS regulations in ef-
fect on the date of completion.
Vehicle Identification Number
The chassis vehicle identification number (VIN) is
stamped on a metal plate permanently attached to
the vehicle, and the last six digits (designating the
chassis serial number) are stamped into the metal
frame. See
Fig. 1.2. A VIN label is also mounted by
the body builder. Mounting locations vary, to include
the glove box. See
Fig. 1.3.
NOTE: Always include the chassis serial num-
ber (last six digits of the VIN) when communi-
cating to Daimler Trucks North America.
Emissions Labels
Aftertreatment System Indicators
Label
Engines and vehicles manufactured after December
31, 2006 and domiciled in the U.S. or Canada are
required to meet all EPA regulations effective as of
the vehicle build date, and are equipped with an
emission aftertreatment system (ATS). Vehicles do-
miciled outside of the U.S. and Canada may not
have aftertreatment equipment, depending upon local
statutory emissions guidelines. See
Table 1.1.
A reference label included with the driver’s documen-
tation package contains important warning indicators
09/11/2002 f080123
Fig. 1.1, Component Information Label
GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA
4UZA4FVC0TC748531
f080061a
04/18/2005
Fig. 1.2, Vehicle Identification Number, Typical
Vehicle Identification
1.1
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