Section 00: GENERAL INFORMATION
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Other applicable certification labels are affixed
to the component.
4.1.8 DOT Certification Label
This certifies that coaches manufactured by
Prevost Car Inc., comply with all Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards at the time of
manufacture. Information such as date of
manufacture, model year, gross vehicle weight
rating, tire types and inflation pressure is also
etched on this plate. The DOT Certification plate
is affixed to L.H. control panel.
FIGURE 6: DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE 00016
4.1.9 EPA Engine Label
The exhaust emission certification label affixed
above the engine certifies that the engine
conforms to federal and any state exhaust
emission regulations (Fig. 7). It gives the
operating conditions under which certification
was made.
FIGURE 7 : ENGINE COMPARTMENT 00173
4.1.10 Fuel Tank Label
The fuel tank label is molded on the side of the
fuel tank. To read this label, unscrew the fuel
tank access panel nuts located at the left in the
condenser compartment.
4.1.11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The seventeen digit vehicle identification
number (VIN) is located on a plate (Fig. 8 & 9)
located on the windshield frame pillar (driver's
side). The VIN is visible from the outside of the
coach. Make sure the correct vehicle
identification number is given when ordering
replacement parts. Using the VIN when ordering
parts will facilitate processing.
FIGURE 8 : VEHICLE I.D. 00020
NOTE
Record the VIN in the coach documentation
and keep with company records. The VIN will
normally be used for vehicle registration and
for obtaining vehicle insurance coverage.