The body builder guidelines define the requirements for custom body builders and equipment fitters designing and
mounting bodies or performing conversions to base vehicles of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.
The body builder guidelines must be strictly adhered to when performing any modifications to the vehicle.
Ensure that no modification adversely affects the functional reliability and safety of the running gear, the body or the
electric system. Modifications must only be performed by qualified specialists and in accordance with the generally
acknowledged rules of the automotive industry.
Prerequisites for modifications to used vehicles: The vehicle must be in a good overall condition, i.e. structural parts such
as longitudinal and cross members, pillars etc. must not be corroded to such an extent that structural stability might be
adversely affected.
Vehicles whose modifications might affect the validity of general certificate of roadworthiness must be presented to an
authorised testing centre for approval. It is recommended to clarify in advance with the relevant authority whether approval
is required.
When
inquiring
about planned modifications, please enclose two sets of design drawings of the complete scope of the
modification, including weights, centre of gravity and dimensions, which also clearly show how the body is attached to the
chassis. Please use the online contact form:
http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de/de/kontaktformular
Please also provide information about the intended operating conditions of the vehicle. If bodies, installations or
conversions comply with the present guidelines, no additional approval by Volkswagen AG is required for the presentation
of the vehicle at the relevant authority examining roadworthiness.
The work safety regulations of the trade association and the EU machine directive apply.
When making modifications to vehicles, all corresponding and applicable legal regulations, rules, laws and directives must
be observed.
Note:
Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines (online body
guidelines). Data status March 2009
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