Interpretation ID: aiam2047
Bergman & Hicks
Republic National Bank Tower
Dallas
TX 75201;
Dear Mr. Henger: This is in response to your letter of September 3, 1975, in which yo inquire as to the existence of regulations concerning vehicle certification.; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has promulgate regulations requiring vehicle manufacturers to affix to each vehicle a label stating that the vehicle as completed complies with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR SS 567 and 568). There is no requirement that 'stress capacity' be included in the certification label. However, the label must state the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (49 CFR S 567.4(g)(3)) and gross axle weight rating (49 CFR SS 567.4(g)(4) and 571.3). The gross axle weight rating is the value set by the manufacturer as the load- carrying capacity of a single axle system on the vehicle. The statutory basis for these regulations is section 114 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (15 U.S.C. S1403).; We hope this information will be of assistance. Sincerely, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel