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3 Planning of bodies
3.2 Vehicle modifications
MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE Issue date: 20. 10. 2020
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3.2 Vehicle modifications
The vehicles are shipped after adequate consideration
has been given to safety, reliability and maintain-
ability. Ensure that these functions remain intact after
body-building or modification work.
The vehicles must still comply with the regulation of
the country where the vehicles are used after
modifications have been carried out.
Do not change critical safety parts because this may
cause a serious accident and is also illegal.
When selecting body-building or modification parts,
give consideration to strength, robustness and safety,
and also strive to minimize weight.
Install body-building or modification parts in such a
way that visibility in the forward direction is not
impaired.
Take care not to damage or impair the function of
parts on the chassis side.
Upon completion of the work, check to see if the
manufacturing quality conforms to the design and also
if the specified performance and functions have been
secured.
Drive the vehicle and confirm that there is no unusual
vibration or noise and also that the vehicle perfor-
mance is stable.
If the method of handling or maintaining the vehicle
changes as a result of carrying out body building or
modification, prepare an instruction manual and keep
a copy in the vehicle, and also apply warning labels to
the vehicle.
The body or equipment manufacturer must apply an
Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer's Label and
inform the officially recognized approval authority or
inspector of any modifications to the chassis when the
vehicle is inspected.
Following all work on the brake system, i.e. even if
merely disassembling parts, a complete check
(operation, effectiveness and visibility) of the entire
brake system must be performed.
a Risk of accident
Do not carry out any modifications to major
assemblies (steering, brake system etc.). Any
modifications to the steering and the brake system
may result in these systems malfunctioning and
ultimately failing. The driver could lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident.
Alterations to the basic vehicle are permitted only
within the framework of the procedures described
in this body/equipment mounting directive.
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