Vehicle - Load Capacity Reduction Label Information
No: TSB-09-00-001DATE: January, 2009
MODEL: All Models
SUBJECT:
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL
PURPOSE
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. whichever is less (accessory weight threshold). The label is only required if accessories are added before, or at the time the vehicle is first sold. It is not required if accessories are installed by the dealer after the vehicle is first sold.
Under the NHTSA requirement, it is the dealer's responsibility to calculate the total weight of accessories installed before the first retail sale and to ensure compliance with the requirement.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
All models with accessories added.
PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES
MMNA will provide the net weight of accessories installed by port processors on the vehicle invoice and Monroney label. If port installed accessories exceed the accessory weight threshold (1.5% of GVWR or 100 lbs, whichever is less), MMNA port processors will affix a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label to the vehicle as required by the regulation. If a dealer installs additional accessories, they must:
1. Perform the calculations as explained in this TSB.
2. Fill out a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label.
3. Affix it to the vehicle COVERING any port installed label.
The following statement will be added to the invoice of all vehicles when accessories are port installed, regardless of whether or not the accessory weight threshold is exceeded.
The net accessory weight will also be shown at the bottom of the Monroney label.
Alert:
Port installed accessories cumulative net weight is XX.X lbs. Add to this amount the weight of any dealer installed accessories and determine your need to comply with NHTSA GVWR reduction label and customer notification requirement.
The net accessory weight will also be shown at the bottom of the Monroney label.
EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to complete this procedure.
^ Permanent, black, fine tipped marking pen (e.g. Sharpie).
^ A scale suitable to weigh components to the ounce. The scale must be capable of repeatedly weighing "0-350 pounds within + 1% of accuracy."
^ Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label. Refer to the Parts Information section later in this TSB for information.
PROCEDURE
1. Determine the net weight of any accessories added to the vehicle (components installed minus components removed) by adding the net weight of dealer installed accessories and the net weight of port installed accessories listed on the Monroney label or vehicle invoice.
CALCULATE THE WEIGHT TO BE DISPLAYED
Calculate the weight threshold of accessories for the vehicle (1.5% of the GVWR):
a. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information label located at the lower driver's "B" pillar (Mitsubishi built vehicles) or driver's door (Raider models) and note the GVWR.
To calculate the accessory weight threshold, multiply the GVWR by 0.015
Example: GVWR x 0.015 = weight threshold for accessories Using a 2009 Outlander XLS 2WD as an example:
5071 lbs. x 0.015 = 76.1 lbs.
Therefore, if the total net weight of accessories added to this Outlander XLS is greater than 76.1 lbs, you would be required to affix a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label to the vehicle.
Calculate the weight of all accessories added to the vehicle:
b. Weigh each accessory being installed on the vehicle. Convert ounces to X.X lbs (one decimal place) using the formula; ounces � 16 X 100 = X.X lbs. When calculated, if the conversion displays more than one decimal place, round UP to the next 0.1 lbs. Add the weights together to obtain the total accessory weight.
NOTE:
Remember to include all attaching hardware and any required fluids added, as well as the accessories themselves.
Using the same 2009 Outlander XLS (weights shown above are for example only).
c. Calculate net weight added to the vehicle by subtracting weight removed from weight added.
141.6 lbs. - 63.9 = 77.7 lbs.
Using this example, the net weight of accessories added to the vehicle is greater than the weight threshold, so a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label must be installed showing the capacity has been reduced by 77.7 lbs (35.3 kg).
Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label installation
2. Add the weight of accessories from the vehicle invoice or Monroney label to the weight of any accessories your dealership has added. This weight is to be displayed on the Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label.
3. Write the total reduction in load carrying capacity (in either kg. or lbs.) with a permanent, fine tipped, marking pen. Draw a line through the unused weight unit of measure (lbs. or kg.).
4. Affix the weight reduction label to the vehicle.
a. Apply the label in the driver's doorjamb (Mitsubishi built vehicles) or the driver's door (Raider models), within 25mm (approx. 1 in.) of the Tire and Loading label. If a label is already in place due to port installed accessories, apply your label displaying the combined weight of the port installed and dealer installed accessories over any existing label.
b. At the time of sale, the customer must be informed of a reduction in the vehicle's load carrying capacity, and will be shown the label indicating the amount of reduction.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY
This TSB provides accessory installation information only. Warranty procedures do not apply.