Vehicle Identification

Component Information Label

NOTE: Labels shown in this chapter are examples only. Actual specifications may vary from vehicle to vehicle.

The component information label lists the vehicle model, identification number, and major component models. It also lists the major assemblies and installations shown on the chassis specification sheet. The component information label is attached to the inside of the glove box. An illustration of the label is shown in Fig. 1.1 .

Fig. 1.1, Component Information Label

Component GWR Label

The component GWR label is located on the passenger-side B-pillar. The label provides maximum GWR ratings for each component.

See Fig. 1.2 for a typical component GWR label.

Fig. 1.2, Component GWR Label

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels

NOTE: Due to the variety of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) certification requirements, not all of the labels shown will apply to your vehicle.

Tractors with or without fifth wheels purchased in the U.S. are marked as certified by means of an FMVSS certification label. See Fig. 1.3 . This label is attached to the driver-side B-pillar, as shown in Fig. 1.4 .

Fig. 1.3, Vehicle Certification Label

1. EPA Noise Emission Control Label
2. FMVSS Certification Label

Fig. 1.4, Label Locations

The tire and rim portion of the FMVSS certification 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.

Trucks built without a cargo body that are intended for service in the U.S. have an incomplete vehicle certification label attached by the final-stage manufacturer. This label will be attached to the incomplete vehicle document included with the vehicle, and certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable FMVSS regulations in effect on the date of completion.

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels

In Canada, tractors with fifth wheels are marked as certified by means of a statement of compliance label with the Canadian National Safety Mark attached to the driver-side door frame B-pillar. See Fig. 1.5 .

Trucks built without a cargo body and tractors built without a fifth wheel that are intended for service in Canada have an incomplete vehicle certification label attached to the driver-side B-pillar. After completion of the vehicle, a complete certification label must be attached by the final-stage manufacturer to certify that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) regulations in effect on the date of completion.

Fig. 1.5, Canadian National Safety Mark

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 domiciled outside of the U.S. and Canada may not have aftertreatment equipment, depending upon local statutory emissions guidelines. See Table 1.1 .

A warning label on the driver-side visor contains important warning indicators in the instrument cluster that pertain to the ATS. See Fig. 1.6 or Fig. 1.7 .

It is a violation of U.S. federal law to alter exhaust plumbing, ATS, or other components in any way that would bring the engine/vehicle out of compliance with certification requirements [Ref: 42 U.S.C. S7522(a) (3)]. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations.

Fig. 1.6, ATS Indicators, EPA07

Applicable Emissions System Based on Build Date and EPA Regulations
Build Date	Regulation: Emissions Components
January 1, 2007–December 31, 2009	EPA07 (reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to 1.1 g/bhp-hr, and reduce particulate matter emissions to 0.01 g/bhp-hr): Aftertreatment device (ATD) containing a diesel particulate filter that traps soot and ash.^*
January 1, 2010–December 31, 2012	EPA10 (reduce NOx emissions to 0.2 g/bhp-hr): EPA07-type ATD, with additional selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology that utilizes diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to convert NOx to nitrogen and water vapor.
From March 5, 2012–December 31, 2015	GHG14: Aerodynamic and fuel efficiency components including, but not limited to, tires, cab/sleeper side extenders, chassis fairings, bumper, hood, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards.
From January 1, 2016	GHG17: GHG14 components plus OBD16 instrumentation and sensor upgrades, and component technology that meets NHTSA and EPA 2017 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards (GHG17) requirements.

^* Cummins, Detroit, and Mercedes-Benz ATD's are also equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst to break down pollutants.

Table 1.1, Applicable Emissions System Based on Build Date and EPA Regulations

Fig. 1.7, ATS Indicators, EPA10 and Newer

EPA Noise Emission Control Label

A vehicle noise emission control label ( Fig. 1.8 ) is located on the driver-side B-pillar as shown in Fig. 1.4 . It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations.

Fig. 1.8, Vehicle Noise Emission Control Label (complete vehicle)

IMPORTANT: Certain Freightliner incomplete vehicles may be produced with incomplete noise control hardware. Such vehicles will have an incomplete vehicle noise emission control information label ( Fig. 1.9 ). For such vehicles, it is the final-stage manufacturer's responsibility to complete the vehicle in conformity to U.S. EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 205) and label it for compliance.

Fig. 1.9, Vehicle Noise Emission Control Label (incomplete vehicle)

Vehicle Emission Control Information Label

Model year 2013 and later vehicles meet additional requirements as specified by federal greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency regulations (GHG14). Model year 2017 and later vehicles meet similar requirements as specified by GHG17 requirements. These vehicles are equipped with components that increase fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. Components may include, but are not limited to, low-rolling resistance tires; aerodynamic devices such as hood, cab side extenders, and fuel tank fairings; vehicle speed limiters; and idle shutdown timers.

A Vehicle Emission Control Information Label is located on the driver-side door. See Fig. 1.10 . It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA and NHTSA regulations.

Fig. 1.10, Vehicle Emission Control Information Label

Certified Clean Idle Label

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires model year 2008 and newer heavy-duty diesel engines to meet CARB’s Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Idling Requirement in order to limit emissions of particulate matter and NOx.

Certified vehicles are equipped with a label placed near the bottom edge of the driver-side door. See Fig. 1.11 .

Fig. 1.11, CARB Clean Idle Label