Chapter 2

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

1. SAFETY STANDARDS
2. VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS INFORMATION
3. EMISSION CONTROL REGULATIONS

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The U.S. Government has established the various motor vehicle regulations regarding Safety,
Noise, Exhaust emissions and GHG under the provisions of the related acts of Congress.
These regulations and acts impose important legal responsibilities on manufacturers, dealers,
body builders and other engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of motor vehicles and
motor vehicle equipment.

All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States are conformed to comply with the applicable regulations. Alterations or the additions to
the incomplete vehicle will affect the vehicle specifications and performance. Therefore, it is
the responsibility of the intermediate and/or final stage manufacturer to ascertain that the final
completed vehicle complies with all applicable regulations after the alterations or the additions
are completed.

The following information is intended to assist you of understanding the applicable standards
as for guide only.
Detailed information of the act or the regulation should be obtained from your legal counsel or
from the government.

New regulations and the amendments issued by the Federal Governments will be published
on the Federal Register from time to time. You may obtain the Federal Register through the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

1. SAFETY STANDARDS
The United States Code Title 49 and the standards and regulations issued by National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) impose responsibilities on manufacturers, dealers,
body builders and others.
The following information identifies the requirements concerning certification of compliance
to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) of vehicles manufactured in two or more
stages specified in Part 567 and Part 568 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR
567 and 49 CFR 568).

Document for Incomplete Vehicle

All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States have been attached a “Document for Incomplete Vehicle”. This document contains in-
formation which an incomplete vehicle manufacturer is required to furnish to subsequent stage
manufacturers under the provision of Part 568 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49
CFR 568).
This information includes the identification of incomplete vehicle,
the type of vehicle into which the incomplete vehicle may be manu-
factured, and a listing of the applicable FMVSS.
Each applicable standard is accompanied by a statement indicating
the degree of compliance of the incomplete vehicle with that stan-
dard at the time of manufacture by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC.
In some cases, HML or HMM (USA) or HMC has provided state-
ments as to the conditions under which the vehicle may be manu-
factured so as to conform when completed.
49 CFR 568 requires the incomplete vehicle manufacturer to specify
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for each axle of the vehicle,
and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the total vehicle.
HML or HMM (USA) or HMC provides this information on the cover
of a “Document for Incomplete Vehicle”.

The “Document for Incomplete Vehicle” must be forwarded with the vehicle until the final stage
manufacturer has installed a certification label on the completed vehicle.
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Information Label
All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States are furnished with an “Information label” under the provision of Part 567 of Title 49,
Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 567).
This label contains the statements that the vehicle is an incomplete vehicle. The degree of
compliance is contained in “Document for Incomplete Vehicle”, and that conformity with the
other FMVSS is not substantially affected by the design of the incomplete vehicle.

The party installing a body or equipment to complete the vehicle for delivery will be responsi-
ble to see that the completed vehicle meets all applicable FMVSS. For certification of compli-
ance, the completed vehicle should affix a final certification label securely and permanently to
the vehicle.

Detail of Information Label

• Incompleted vehicle for Trucks.

(Example)

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Noise Label and GHG Label

All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States are furnished with a “Vehicle Noise Emission Label” under the provision of Part 205 of
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 205) and a “GHG Label” under the provision of
Part 1036, 1037 of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 1036 and 40 CFR 1037).

Detail of Noise Label

Detail of GHG Label example

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Be sure to observe the following instructions when installing body or equipment.

• Do not remove the caution label.
• Mask the caution label completely when painting.
• Do not use thinner or solvent when wiping off the caution label.
• If the caution label becomes dirty or scratched, replace with a new caution label.
Please contact HMS (USA) or Hino authorized dealer if a new caution label is required.

The location of the Labels

All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States are provided with Information Label, Noise Label and GHG Label under the provision of
the Federal Regulations.
The labels are located on the position indicated in the following figures.

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HINO VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) STRUCTURE

WMI VDS CD VIS

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17)
5 P V N V E C T 8 M 4 S 1 0 0 0 1

CHECK DIGIT
MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE SEQUENTIAL NUMBER
CAB TYPE
LINE & CAB/BODY TYPE, MODEL
MANUFACTURER, MODEL ASSEMBLY
TYPE SERIES, BRAKE SYSTEM WHEELBASE YEAR PLANT
MODIFICATION CODE DESCRIPTION
Ｓ A NEW LETTER
Ｔ WILL BE ALLOTTED
CODE CAB TYPE
CODE MANUFACTURER TYPE CODE YEAR CODE YEAR Ｕ AT EVERY MAJOR
… MODIFICATION
A Day CAB
HINO MOTORS M 2021 V 2027 Ｚ
5PV MANUFACTURING INCOMPLETE VEHICLE N 2022 W 2028
C Extended CAB
U.S.A., INC. P 2023 X 2029
HINO MOTORS R 2024 Y 2030
G Crew CAB
7H4 MANUFACTURING TRUCK S 2025 1 2031
U.S.A., INC. T 2026 2 2032
HINO MOTORS CANADA,
2AY INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
LTD. LENGTH
CODE ASSEMBLY PLANT
CODE
NV - TM
HINO MOTORS CANADA,
2AZ TRUCK ｍｍ In. Woodstock Plant
LTD.
G Hino Motors Canada, Ltd.
3
H 6975 Creditview Road Mississauga,
Intended GVWR J Ontario, L5N 8E9, Canada
MODEL CHASSIS BRAKE
MAKE and K W.V Plant
CODE TYPE SYSTEMS
Vehicle Class L Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc.
5
M 701 hino dr Mineral Wells, WV, 26120,
HINO NE Greater than 8,845 kg. to 11,793 kg. HYDRAULIC N U.S.A
(19,501-26,000 lbs.) P
3,861 - 7,722 152 - 304
(CLASS 6) R
HINO NJ FULL AIR S
T
4x2 Greater than 11,793 kg. to 14,968 kg. U
HINO NF Incomplete (26,001-33,000 lbs.) HYDRAULIC V
Vehicle (CLASS 7) W
X
HINO NV FULL AIR Y

Greater than 8,845 kg.

CODE MANUFACTURER MODEL DESCRIPTION
HINO NH (19,501 lbs. and over) FULL AIR
(CLASS 6 - 8) 7.6 LITERS , DIESEL
J08E-WU
230 HP
8
HINO TH 4x2 TRACTOR FULL AIR 7.6 LITERS , DIESEL
J08E-VB
260 HP
6x4 8.8 LITERS , DIESEL
HINO MOTORS, LTD. A09C-VD
HINO NM Incomplete FULL AIR 300 HP
Vehicle Greater than 14,968 kg. 8.8 LITERS , DIESEL
1 A09C-VE
[33,001 lbs. and over] (CLASS 8) 330 HP
HINO TM 6x4 TRACTOR FULL AIR 8.8 LITERS , DIESEL
A09C-VF
360 HP

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Tire Identification and Record Keeping

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued regulations (49 CFR 574) deal-
ing with tire identification and record keeping which became effective May 22, 1971. Under
these regulations important legal responsibilities are imposed upon tire manufacturers, brand
name owners, retreaders, distributors, dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers to maintain
and/or report certain information concerning tires.
This information will be used to facilitate the notification of purchasers of defective or noncon-
forming tires so that they may take appropriate action in the interest of safety.
Questions concerning the application of these regulations to your business should be consult-
ed with your legal counsel.

Under these tire regulations we (HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.) have a record of the
tires on each vehicle we shipped to you. If you do not change a tire on a Hino vehicle, it is
important that you make sure that it is reshipped with the same tires that were on it when the
vehicle was received by you. This will mean that any tires which you remove from a vehicle
during the course of your work should be put back on the same vehicle.

If you change a tire on a Hino vehicle, it is necessary that you furnish us with such information
on vehicles which are returned to us after you have completed your work. It is important that
you report to us the full tire identification number (TIN) for each tire you install and the full ve-
hicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle on which the tire is installed.

In case you should receive a defect notification from a tire manufacturer concerning tires
which you installed on a vehicle returned to us, you may will appear in our records.

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2. VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS INFORMATION

Exterior Noise Regulations Applicable to Sale of New Vehicle

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established Noise Emission Standards
applicable to the Medium-duty and Heavy-duty trucks (in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR)
manufactured after January 1, 1978 under the provisions of the Noise Control Act of 1972.
The standards provide that vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1988 must conform to an
80 dB(A) level. (Part 205 of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations)

All incomplete vehicles manufactured by HML or HMM (USA) or HMC for sale in the United
States are designed to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Medium-duty
and Heavy-duty Truck Noise Emission Standards (40 CFR 205). Information for these noise
emission standards appears in the Hino Owner’s Manual supplied with each Hino vehicle.
In planning vehicle modifications, the Tampering List which is mentioned in the Hino Owner’s
Manual should be consulted to identify those parts or systems the alteration or removal of
which are most likely to affect the truck’s compliance with the Noise Emission Standards. In
addition, prospective modifiers should consider whether other contemplated modifications, not
mentioned in the Tampering List, may increase the Noise Emissions of truck to an impermis-
sibly high level. The Federal regulations require regulated trucks completed by a subsequent
stage manufacturer for use in the United States to conform to those standards. The Federal
Noise Control Act of 1972 as amended provides civil penalties for distribution in commerce by
a manufacturer of noncomplying trucks, and criminal penalties where such distribution is willful
or knowing.

Questions concerning compliance with noise regulations should be consulted with your legal
counsel.

Exterior Noise Regulations Applicable to Vehicles in Use

The Federal Interstate Motor Carrier Operations Standards, which are applicable to all motor
carrier vehicles engaged in interstate commerce having a GVWR in excess of 10,000 pounds,
prescribe the following limits for exterior noise all as measured under the test condition speci-
fied by the standards. (40 CFR Part 202 and 49 CFR Part 325)

• 83 dB(A) at 35 mph or less

• 87 dB(A) over 35 mph
• 85 dB(A) when stationary

Vehicles to which alterations or additions are made which may increase exterior noise emis-
sions must be ascertained to comply with the applicable noise standards after the modifica-
tions have been completed.

Interior Noise Regulations Applicable to Vehicles

The Federal Interstate Motor Carrier Interior Noise Standard is applicable to all motor carrier
vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR which are engaged in interstate commerce. This stan-
dard requires that the interior sound level at the driver’s seating position of any such vehicle
not exceed 90 dB(A) when measured in accordance with the test procedure described in 49
CFR 393.94(C).

Vehicles to which alterations or additions are made which may increase interior noise levels
must be ascertained to comply with the interior noise regulation after the modifications have
been completed.

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3. EMISSION CONTROL REGULATIONS

All diesel engines installed in Hino incomplete vehicle have been certified to the applicable
Federal and California exhaust emissions requirements for Heavy Duty Engines (engines in
vehicles exceeding 8,500 pounds GVWR).
The intermediate and/or final stage manufacturer must assure that none of the engine emis-
sion related parts is either deleted or rendered inoperative.

According to California exhaust emissions requirements, the 'CLEAN IDLE label' is stuck on
the front of door (see the following figure).
Be sure to observe the following instructions when installing body or equipment.
• Do not remove the caution label.
• Mask the caution label completely when painting.
• Do not use thinner or solvent when wiping off the caution label.
• If the caution label becomes dirty or scratched, replace with a new caution label.
Please contact HMS (USA) or Hino authorized dealer if a new caution label is required.

Detail of CLEAN IDLE label

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Detail of location of the label Unit : mm (in.)

A copy of the appropriate Hino Owner’s Manual and Service & Warranty Information must be
installed each vehicle prior to sale to the ultimate purchaser in order to provide emission sys-
tems warranty and maintenance schedules.

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