Specifications

1.16
General Information
1.6 Body Builder
Responsibilities
Each completed Sprinter “As Delivered” in the U.S. is
certified for the U.S. EPA or CARB exhaust emissions in
accordance with 40 CFR Part 86, or Title 13 of CCR, and
an exhaust emission control information label is affixed
thereto. While the complete Sprinter van “As Delivered” is
certified to comply with the applicable FMVSS safety
regulations in accordance with 49 CFR Section 567.4, and
a complete vehicle certification label is affixed thereto, the
cab chassis is certified to comply with the applicable
FMVSS safety regulations in accordance with 49 CFR
Section 567.5 and 568.4, and an incomplete vehicle
certification label is affixed thereto. In addition, every
individual Sprinter cab chassis contains an incomplete
vehicle documentation information packet. Sprinter
vehicles intended for Canada are similarly certified and
labeled in accordance with the Canadian regulations.
Once these Sprinter vehicles are altered, or completed
with the installation of additional equipment, Body Builder
s
assume the responsibility of final certification to all
applicable emissions and safety regulations, including
labeling and documentation, affected by their
modifications. Section 1.3 of this Book provides Body
Builder with general information concerning these
modifications. Provisions of 49 CFR Sections 567.5
through 567.7, and 568.5 through 568.8 specifically set
the regulatory responsibility for the Body Buil
ders to
comply with the vehicle safety standards. Body Builders
should consult with legal counsel concerning these
responsibilities.
Any alterations or installations by Body Builders must
comply with the following:
1.
Do not alter or modify Sprinter components forward of the
rear cab wall for cab chassis or forward of the seating
reference point for Sprinters, unless modifications are
approved component installations (such as air
conditioning, radio, etc.) which are manufactured,
approved or endorsed by DCAG, DCMC, DCV or their
designee, DCMI.
2. Do not alter the location or impair functional reliability
and or the clearance of all movable chassis
components, i.e., axles, springs, driveshafts, steering
systems, braking systems, gearshift linkages, exhaust
systems, etc.
3. Do not drill, alter, impair or damage the frame top and
bottom flanges.
4. Do not alter, damage, or relocate the Sprinter fuel
system, seat belt assemblies and anchorages, braking
system and steering.