1 October VIRM amendments in effect
The 1 October 2023 VIRM amendments are now in effect. You can view the changes in a single document by clicking the relevant link below.
Remember to update your Master records: Technical information record to confirm you have read and understood the changes.
QMS: In-service certification
This manual outlines best practice for IOs to develop and maintain their quality management systems. We're making some changes to align with current practices.
Summary of changes:
- Updating the review timeframe from 5 years to 3 years.
- Adding requirement for organisations to have public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
- Adding links to performance assessment checksheets.
- Minor wording changes.
VIRM: In-service certification
Summary of changes:
- Updates to the Model QMS.
- Clarifying requirements for
- recording a 28 day conditional permit
- inspecting motorhomes and caravans
- EV, HEV and PHEV modifications
- overlays on dedicated glass-break emergency exits on PSVs.
- Adding images to help identify excessive damage to air bag suspension systems.
- Adding a note and reason for rejection for ATVs in left-hand drive configuration.
- Adding a new jacking point image to Technical bulletin 4.
VIRM: Entry certification
Summary of changes:
- Additional information on roll-over strength
- Updates to Technical bulletin 41 about American specialist-built vehicles
- Expanding Reference material 71-4 to include cant rails
- Removing the requirement to print a dummy MR2A if the vehicle already has a VIN assigned
- Adding new UN/ECE Regulations for lighting.