Complete Vehicle Certification Label
The Certification/Tire label will be provided and installed by the final body
manufacturer. To locate the Certification/Tire label, see that company's
manual or contact them directly.
The Vehicle Certification Label indicates the following ratings for
the vehicle:
• | The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
• | The front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) |
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the weight of the stock vehicle and
all the options added to the vehicle after leaving the factory. The GVW includes
the weight of, but not limited to, the following items:
• | The load that the vehicle is carrying |
Ensure that the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) does not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Ensure that the front and the rear Gross Axle
Weights (GAW) do not exceed the front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR).
The payload rating shown on the label is the maximum allowable cargo
load (including the weight of the driver and all occupants) that the vehicle
may carry based on the stock equipment. The payload rating lowers if any
accessories or other equipment are added to the vehicle after the final
date of manufacture. Determine the weight of any added accessories and
deduct the amount from the payload rating.
The vehicle may also have a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).
The GCWR is the total weight of the loaded tow vehicle including passengers.
Ensure that the tires on the vehicle are the proper size and at the
proper inflation pressure for the load that the vehicle is carrying. The vehicle
certification label shows the stock tire size and recommended inflation
pressures. For more information on tires, refer to
Vehicle Certification Label
.