Vehicle Identification

The vehicle specification decal ( Fig. 1.1 ) identifies the vehicle model, I.D. number, and major component models. 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 Owner's Warranty Information for North America booklet. An illustration of the decal is shown in Fig. 1.1 .

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.

If purchased for service in the U.S., trucks built without a cargo body have a certification label ( Fig. 1.3 ) attached 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.

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 Fig. 1.2 . This label must be attached by the final-stage manufacturer after completion of the vehicle. The label is located on the left rear door post, and certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable CMVSS regulations in effect on the date of completion.

Tire and rim labels certify 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.

Refer to Fig. 1.5 for U.S. and Canadian tire and rim labels.

A vehicle noise emission control label ( Fig. 1.6 ) is attached to the right rear door post.

It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations.