Guidelines Compliance Verification Checklist

*=FMVSS
Title Page
1.1 Manufacturer Name:

1.2 Manufacturer ID:

1.3 Representative:

1.4 Email/Phone

1.5 Date and Time Conducted:

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1.6 Location:

PreInspection Information
2.1 Weblink Cover Sheet Reviewed?
Yes No N/A
2.2 Decals have been purchased within the last two years?
Yes No N/A New Member
2.3 Dues are current?
Yes No N/A
2.4 49 C.F.R § 579.5 Fact Sheet & Fact Sheet For Manufacturers With FMVSS Violations Provided?
Yes No N/A
2.5 Policies and Procedures signed?
Yes No N/A

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 Documentation
3.1 How many employees?

3.2 How many trailers manufactured per year?

NHTSA Reporting
3.3 Manufacture over 5,000 trailers per year?
Yes No (skip to 3.6)
3.4 EWR ID number received from NHTSA?
Yes No N/A
3.5 EWR quarter reports submitted?
Yes No N/A
3.6 Manufacturer’s 566 form is included on NHTSA database & accurate. (contact information)
Yes No N/A
3.7 Manufacturer’s 565 form is included on NHTSA database & accurate. (VIN decifering scheme)
Yes No N/A
Owners Manual
3.8 NHTSA notification statement is provided to each owner (10 point type minimum)
Yes No N/A

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3.9 Owner's manual includes required tire information
Yes No N/A
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Record Keeping
3.10 Are tires sold or shipped with tires attached?
Yes No (skip to 3.12)
3.11 Maintains and retains tire identification record of new tires provided to first purchaser (other than for resale) of each new unit.
Yes No N/A
3.12 Manufacturer provides tire warranty cards for each trailer sold.
Yes No N/A
Records identify each unit manufactured and include: Model identification, VIN, Dealer or Customer name and address of sold units, and Date sold
3.13 units shipped.
Yes No N/A
Each sold unit is provided with a proper Certificate of Origin with shipping weight assigned in accordance with manufacturer’s system and
3.14 complete VIN included
Yes No N/A

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 Recommendations
4.1 Copy of NATM Guidelines is available and current
Yes No N/A
4.2 A system for assigning Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) is available and covers all current production models, taking into consideration axle,
Yes No N/A
4.3 A system for assigning Shipping Weights is available and covers all current production models, taking into consideration all options installed on
Yes No N/A
4.4 Weigh slips are available and adequate to justify Shipping Weights and GVWR assignments for all models
Yes No N/A
4.5 Trailers are maximum 102” overall width
Yes No N/A
4.6 Quality Control Program has been developed
Yes No N/A
4.7 Supplier data verifying compliance is available for: Safety chain/cable capacity – attachment, Lighting photometric, Axle capacity, Coupler capacity
Yes No N/A
4.8 Wiring color-code, size, and installation is standard and lights are tested
Yes No N/A
4.9 Manufacturer is aware of NFPA1192 requirements for RV and LQ type items
Yes No N/A

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4.10 Manufacturer is aware of ANSI Z535.4 requirements for any labels applied
Yes No N/A
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 VIN Label
5.1 VIN correctly calculated per documented system
Yes No N/A
5.2 Label is permanently affixed in a manner which prevents removal or destruction without defacing the label
Yes No N/A
5.3 Label is applied in the proper location (front road side)
Yes No N/A
5.4 Label has correct tire information, including appropriate load rating and tire inflation pressures*
Yes No N/A
5.5 Label has complete rim identification (size, width and configuration, e.g. 15 X 6 J)*
Yes No N/A
5.6 Label has correct axle capacity(ies)
Yes No N/A
5.7 Label has GVWR that complies with documented system
Yes No N/A
5.8 Label has date of manufacture (only month and year required, day is optional)
Yes No N/A
5.9 Label has proper compliance statement (U.S., Canada or Combined)
Yes No N/A

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Label has proper vehicle type (refer to Transport Canada list for Canadian units - typically “Trailer” of “TRA/REM” for Canada – Both may be
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5.10 included on label with dual certification statement)

Yes No N/A
5.11 Label has all weights and pressures listed in metric first with English measurements second (English measurements are not required)*
Yes No N/A
5.12 Label has all items are in the correct order
Yes No N/A
5.13 Tire Placard is applied on all trailers 10,000 lbs. GVWR or less AND correctly completed and the information is verified*
Yes No N/A

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 Inspection Plan
6.1 10,000 lbs. or less / under 80'' wide

No. Viewed: Of:

6.2 10,000 lbs. or less / 80” or wider

No. Viewed: Of:

6.3 Over 10,000 lbs. / 80” or wider

No. Viewed: Of:

6.4 Over 10,000 lbs. / rear underride required

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No. Viewed: Of:

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 Trailer(s)
Safety Chains
7.1 Safety chains or cables, including attachment devices and methods, are of sufficient capacity for the rated GVWR or per SAE J684 (Class 1-3)
Yes No N/A
7.2 Safety chains or cables including attachment devices and methods are properly installed
Yes No N/A
Brakes
7.3 Does the trailer have or require brakes?
Yes No (skip to 7.8)
7.4 Trailers built for commercial use meet federal brake laws
Yes No N/A
7.5 Anti-lock brakes are installed where required (equipped with air or air- over-hydraulic brakes)*
Yes No N/A None of this type
7.6 Parking brakes are installed where required (units destined for interstate commerce and equipped with air or air-over-hydraulic brakes)*
Yes No N/A None of this type
7.7 Emergency (breakaway) braking system is installed for electric brakes and battery is capable of engaging brakes for 15 minutes minimum
Yes No N/A None of this type
Other Items
7.8 Is the trailer an RV?

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Yes No (skip to 7.11)
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7.9 RV load carrying capacity label is applied on all RV trailers 10,000 lbs. GVWR or less AND correctly completed and the information is verified*
Yes No N/A
RV load carrying capacity label is applied on the interior on all RV trailers over 10,000 lbs. GVWR AND correctly completed and the information is
7.10 verified*
Yes No N/A
7.11 Coupler capacity for each model is equal to or greater than GVWR
Yes No N/A
7.12 Rims have the appropriate markings (i.e. T 16X6 DOT Jan07), and are equal to or greater than GAWR*
Yes No N/A
7.13 Tires meet required load limit capacity for the GAWR at the recommended inflation pressure*
Yes No N/A
7.14 Cargo Securement attaching points are compliant
Yes No N/A No Cargo

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 Boats
7.15 Is the trailer a boat trailer?
Yes No (skip to 7.17)
Boat hand winches are properly marked (manufacturers name/trademark, model number , year of manufacture, max. first layer line pull rating),
7.16 have proper drum size, properly attached, and have adequate rope, hook capacity per SAE J1853
Yes No N/A
Lighting
7.17 Tail Lamps (Lens Coding “T”)*
Yes No N/A
7.18 Stop Lamps (Lens Coding “S”)*
Yes No N/A
7.19 Rear Turn Lamps (Lens Coding “I”)*
Yes No N/A
7.20 Rear Reflex Reflectors - may be combined with lamp (Lens Coding “A”)*
Yes No N/A
7.21 License Plate Lamps (Lens Coding “L”)*
Yes No N/A
7.22 Rear Side Marker Lamps (Lens Coding “P2”, “P3”, “PC”* or “PC2”*, *photometrically certified at installation angle)*
Yes No N/A

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7.23 Rear Side Reflex Reflectors - may be combined with lamps (Lens Coding “A”)*
Yes No N/A
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7.24 Front Side Marker Lamps (Lens Coding “P2”, “P3”, “PC”* or “PC2”*, *photometrically certified at installation angle)*
Yes No N/A
7.25 Front Side Reflex Reflectors - may be combined with lamps (Lens Coding “A”)*
Yes No N/A
7.26 All lights and reflectors meet visibility requirements*
Yes No N/A
7.27 Is the trailer 30' in length or longer?
Yes No (skip to 7.30)
7.28 Intermediate Side Marker Lamps (Lens Coding “P2”, “P3”, "PC", or "PC2")*
Yes No N/A
7.29 Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors - may be combined with lamps (Lens Coding “A”)*
Yes No N/A

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 7.30 Is the trailer 80" wide or wider?
Yes No (skip to 7.34)
7.31 Rear Clearance Lamps (Lens Coding “P2”, “P3”, “PC”* or “PC2”*, *photometrically certified at installation angle)*
Yes No N/A
7.32 Front Clearance Lamps (Lens Coding “P2”, “P3”, “PC”* or “PC2”*, *photometrically certified at installation angle)*
Yes No N/A
7.33 Rear Identification Lamps (Lens Coding “P2” or “P3”)*
Yes No N/A
Tape and Underride
7.34 Is the trailer 10,000 lbs GVWR or greater?
Yes No (Skip to 8.1)
7.35 On rear of trailer as close to top and as far left and right as possible: Two 12” long x 2” wide white strips forming a half-square or upside-down L *
Yes No N/A
7.36 On rear of trailer: Horizontal 2” red/white tape full width approximately 15” to 60” off ground*
Yes No N/A
On sides: Horizontal 2” red/white tape evenly spaced over at least 50% of the length starting as close to the front and rear as possible and between
7.37 15” to 60” off ground*
Yes No N/A
7.38 Edge of tape is at least 3” away from the nearest edge of a lamp (exception: red portion of tape may be within 3” of red lamps)*

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Yes No N/A
7.39 Does the trailer require a rear underride?
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Yes No (Skip to 8.1)

Approved rear impact protection is installed on trailers greater than 10,000# GVWR if bottom of rear deck is over 22” above ground and rearmost
7.40 surface of the tire is greater than 12” from rear*
Yes No N/A
7.41 Horizontal 2” red/white tape continuous on the underride guard (if any)*
Yes No N/A
Signatures
8.1 Consultant Signature:

8.2 Member Signature:

8.3 Consultation End:

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