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Originally Posted by notanlines
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The DOT is part of the NHTSA. So no difference and no baloney. No original manufacturers specs are changed or re certified. The shop that does the mods/alteration must do so following DOT, or if you like NHTSA, specs. And the shop/alterer must be approved by the NHTSA. As I said, and as mentioned in your quoted article, they add a NEW label with the NEW GVWR, and new GRAWR. This new label also lists the name of the modifier. In the regulations it states the modifier is legally liable if they do not follow DOT, or NHTSA, regulations for the alteration/ modification.
From your quoted article:
An "Alterer" approved by NHTSA may modify vehicles following very strict guidelines. Upon completion of a vehicle alteration, an additional label must be applied near and not covering the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) Certification Label. The additional label may appear similar to the following example:
Here are the regs from the DOT/NHTSA website.
49 CFR § 567.7 - Requirements for persons who alter certified vehicles.
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§ 567.7 Requirements for persons who alter certified vehicles.
(a) With respect to the vehicle alterations it performs, an alterer:
(1) Has a duty to determine continued conformity of the altered vehicle with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention standards, and
(2) Assumes legal responsibility for all duties and liabilities for certification under the Vehicle Safety Act.
(b) The vehicle manufacturer's certification label and any information labels shall remain affixed to the vehicle and the alterer shall affix to the vehicle an additional label in the manner and location specified in § 567.4, in a manner that does not obscure any previously applied labels, and containing the following information:
(1) The statement: “This vehicle was altered by (individual or corporate name) in (month and year in which alterations were completed) and as altered it conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards affected by the alteration and in effect in (month, year).” The second date shall be no earlier than the date of manufacture of the certified vehicle (as specified on the certification label), and no later than the date alterations were completed.
(2) If the gross vehicle weight rating or any of the gross axle weight ratings of the vehicle as altered are different from those shown on the original certification label, the modified values shall be provided in the form specified in § 567.4(g)(3) and (4).
(3) If the vehicle as altered has a different type classification from that shown on the original certification label, the type as modified shall be provided.
Have some baloney!