Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued an industry alert to warn heavy vehicle specialist certifiers and heavy vehicle service providers about the risk of cracks forming in perforated chassis rails. Read the industry alert on our website Key points for service providers Heavy vehicle service providers should make sure: chassis rails are inspected at every opportunity, especially near load anchor points like log bolsters or container twist locks, and mounting points for other heavy

IMPORTANT : vehicles may be exempt from the requirement to meet a frontal impact standard. See Technical bulletin 7 , Technical Bulletin 8 and Technical bulletin 9 for further information. The following information may help a vehicle inspector to apply the requirements for compliance with approved frontal impact standards. Determine whether or not the vehicle must meet a frontal impact standard (FIS) Refer to Figure 3-2-1 (Step 1), Figure 3-2-2 (Step 2) and Figure 3

. This is to make it easier for inspectors to refer to and also to make it easier for inspectors to explain to customers if their vehicle is failed. General vehicles 1-2 Vehicle details This is the new section with content moved from Introduction 3-4. 7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages Extra text added to remind VIs there are visual examples to guide the inspection of seatbelt fraying and indentation Figure 7-5-8 with examples of damage to seatbelt

). 12-5 HV 5th wheel or ball coupling for towing a semi-trailer Clarify that certification label/plate is only required for a ball-type coupling. Clarify that a 5th wheel operator statement of compliance (Form 4085A) may be obtained from a CoF inspecting organisation). 13-2 Fuel system Clarified allowable

Reference materials 50 DCCUAF06 Application for recognition of immigrants’ vehicles DCCUAF06 Application for recognition of immigrants’ vehicles form updated to include ABS for motorcycles 82 SIMCP Application for a special interest motorcycle permit SIMCP Application for a special interest motorcycle permit

been moved into new reasons for rejection. This is to make it easier for inspectors to refer to and also to make it easier for inspectors to explain to customers if their vehicle is failed. General vehicles 1-2 Vehicle details This is the new section with content moved from Introduction 3-4. 7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages Extra text added to remind VIs there are visual examples to guide the inspection of seatbelt fraying and indentation

to demonstrate compliance with required standards. Where compliance with an approved standard cannot be proven by these methods, the following methods are acceptable alternatives: visual confirmation and recording of standards for items such as lighting, glazing, tyres and so on. low volume vehicle (LVV) certification for modified components, such as brakes, steering and suspension. a letter of exemption from NZTA for specific items not covered above. Application forms for exemptions

emissions standards Notes added regarding when some vehicles are not required to meet some standards New section linking to new VIRM: In-service certification section on hybrid and electric vehicle electrical systems ESC added into declarations technical bulletin (updated form also) New bulletin identifying vehicles as class MB or MD1 with regard to the number of seats listed on the deregistration certificate New bulletin regarding conversion vans (AKA day vans) and how they must now be LVV certified. List of changes You can view the list of changes with links to each section updated: Entry certification List of changes and preview pages You can also view all the changes in one handy document: Entry certification

No vehicle with water or fire damage may have the damage flag lifted, the normal process as set out in section 9-1 applies. SRS components A damage flag will not be lifted if a SRS component has been deployed. Flag lifting process Once the repair certifier has issued an LT307 or LT308 to a vehicle, the entry certifier must fill out the Request to remove border damage flag – light vehicles form and forward to the appropriate manager or supervisor for damage flag removal

Vehicle inspection requirements manual references This bulletin gives guidance to vehicle inspectors in applying the following requirements in the VIRM: Entry certification : Vehicle interior – 7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages: Reasons for rejection 3 and 4 Application This bulletin applies to heavy motor vehicles undergoing entry certification in New Zealand. Inspection Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages requires class NB and NC vehicles manufactured on or