Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Specification Decal

The vehicle specification decal ( Fig. 1.1 ) lists the vehicle model, identification number, and major component models. It also recaps the major assemblies and installations shown on the chassis specification sheet. One copy of the specification decal is attached to the inside of the glove box; another copy is inside the rear cover of the Owner's Warranty Information for North America booklet.

Fig. 1.1, Vehicle Specification Decal, U.S.-Built Vehicle Shown

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

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Labels

NOTE: Due to the variety of 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 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, as shown in Fig. 1.3 .

1. Date of manufacture by month and year.
2. Gross vehicle weight rating; developed by taking the sum of all the vehicle's gross axle ratings.
3. Gross axle weight ratings; developed by considering each component in an axle system, including suspension, axle, wheels, and tires. The lowest component capacity is the value used for the system.

Fig. 1.2, Certification Label, U.S.

1. Tire and Rim Labels
2. Certification Label

Fig. 1.3, Location of Labels

Fig. 1.4, Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label, U.S.

If purchased for service in the U.S., trucks built without a cargo body have a certification label ( Fig. 1.4 ) attached to the left rear door post. See Fig. 1.3 . 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.

Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) Labels

In Canada, tractors with fifth wheels are certified by means of a "Statement of Compliance" label and the Canadian National Safety Mark ( Fig. 1.5 ), which are attached to the left rear door post.

Fig. 1.5, Canadian National Safety Mark

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

Tire and rim labels (attached to the left rear door post) certify suitable tire and rim combinations that can be installed on the vehicle, for the given gross axle weight rating. See Fig. 1.6 . 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.

1. Date of manufacture by month and year.
2. Gross vehicle weight rating; developed by taking the sum of all the vehicle's gross axle ratings.
3. Gross axle weight ratings; developed by considering each component in an axle system, including suspension, axle, wheels, and tires. The lowest component capacity is the value used for the system.

Fig. 1.6, Tire and Rim Label

Refer to Fig. 1.6 for U.S. and Canadian tire and rim labels.

EPA Emission Control Labels

Vehicle Noise Emission Control Label

A vehicle noise emission control label ( Fig. 1.7 ) is attached either to the left side of the dashboard or to the top-right surface of the frontwall between the dash and the windshield.

Fig. 1.7, Vehicle Noise Emission Control Label

IMPORTANT: Certain Freightliner incomplete vehicles may be produced with incomplete noise control hardware. Such vehicles will not have a vehicle noise emission control information label. 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.

EPA07 Exhaust Emissions

To meet January 2007 emissions regulations, vehicles with engines manufactured after January 1, 2007, are equipped with an emission aftertreatment device. There is a warning label on the driver's sunvisor, explaining important new warning indicators in the driver's message display, that pertain to the aftertreatment system. See Fig. 1.8 .

Fig. 1.8, Sunvisor Warning Label

It is a violation of federal law to alter exhaust plumbing or aftertreatment in any way that would bring the engine 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.