Vehicle inspection requirements manual references

This bulletin gives guidance to vehicle inspectors in applying the following requirements in the VIRM: Entry certification:

• Brakes – 8-1 Service brake and park brake.

Application

Under Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicle Brakes 2006, when a heavy powered vehicle undergoes entry-level certification in New Zealand, proof that the vehicle was manufactured to meet an approved brakes standard may be required.

This technical bulletin applies to all class MD3, MD4, ME, NB and NC vehicles being certified for entry into New Zealand that are required to meet approved brakes standards.

Any one of the following methods may be used to prove a vehicle was manufactured to meet approved brake standards.

Acceptable proof of brakes rule compliance for new or used vehicles manufactured for the Japanese market

1. A vehicle manufactured in Japan for the Japanese market on or after 1 July2000, but not previously registered in Japan, an original completion inspection certificate
Example: See Reference material 23, or

2. A vehicle manufactured in Japan for the Japanese market and previously registered in Japan on or after 1 July 2000, an original Japanese de-registration, export or detailed registration history certificate
Example: See Reference material 20, 21, 22 and 24.

Note These vehicles will meet Japanese Technical Standards.

Acceptable proof of brakes rule compliance for new or used vehicles manufactured for the Australian market

An ADR compliance plate on a vehicle manufactured on or after 1 July 1979. Note: If the ADR plate lists individual rules, ADR 35 must be listed for proof of compliance.

Example: See Reference material 32.

Acceptable proof of brakes rule compliance for new or used vehicles manufactured for the European market

1. An EC whole vehicle approval plate
Example: See Reference material 29, or

2. A UN/ECE compliance plate listing an approved brakes standard
Example: See Reference material 28.

Acceptable proof of brakes compliance for new or used vehicles manufactured for the US market

1. Original documents confirming the vehicle was manufactured for the US market and would be permitted for use on public roads in the US, and a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) plate or label affixed to the vehicle
Example: See Reference material 30 and 31, or

2. An FMVSS plate or label affixed to a vehicle with air brakes manufactured on or after 1 January 1975, or a vehicle with hydraulic brakes manufactured on or after 1 September 1983, or a vehicle with electric brakes manufactured on or after 1 November 1997, and original documents confirming the vehicle was first registered in the US
Example: See Reference material 30.

Acceptable proof of brakes rule compliance for new or used vehicles manufactured anywhere

1. The vehicle make and model is listed here as distributed by the Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) and sold through its franchise dealer network, or

2. A statement of compliance including an approved brakes standard.

Example: See Reference material 19

Action

The appropriate brakes standard code must be entered into the standards code field in the ILOAD screen on LANDATA (refer to ILOAD screen pages in section 3 of the LATIS agents’ manual).

If the vehicle does not have evidence of compliance with an approved brakes standard, the entry inspector must fail the vehicle and refer the vehicle owner to the Transport Agency (phone 0800 699 000; mail PO Box 5084, Wellington 6145) for further advice.