SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
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FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) AND CANADIAN MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (CMVSS) COMPLIANCE
As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Peterbilt Motors Company ensures that our products comply with all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
where applicable. However, the fact that this vehicle has no fifth–wheel and that a Body Builder (Final Stage
Manufacturer) will be doing additional modifications means that the vehicle was incomplete when it left the build plant.
Incomplete Vehicle Certification
An Incomplete Vehicle Document is shipped with the vehicle, certifying that the vehicle is not complete (see figure below).
In addition, affixed to the driver’s side door frame or edge is an Incomplete Vehicle Certification label.
NOTE: These documents list the FMVSS (or CMVSS) regulations that the vehicle complied with when it
left the build plant. You should be aware that if you modify or alter any of the components or systems
covered by these FMVSS (or CMVSS) regulations, it is your responsibility as the Final Stage
Manufacturer to ensure that the complete vehicle maintains compliance with the particular FMVSS (or
CMVSS) regulations when you complete your modifications.
Figure 2-1. Incomplete Vehicle Certification Document Figure 2-2. Location of Certification Labels -Driver’s Door Frame
As the Final Stage Manufacturer, you should retain the Incomplete Vehicle Document for your records. In addition, you
should record and retain the manufacturer and serial number of the tires on the vehicle. Upon completion of the vehicle
(installation of the body and any other modifications), you should affix your certification label to the vehicle as required by
Federal law. This tag identifies you as the “Final Stage Manufacturer” and certifies that the vehicle complies with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
