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Volkswagen AMAROK
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3. VERY IMPORTANT NOTES
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Air assist kits are not in themselves designed to increase
the gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of a vehicle. They
do not legally allow for carriage of a load greater than the
carrying capacity stated on the data plate of the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum load specified by the vehicle
manufacturer…
to avoid compromising passenger safety
to prevent possible damage to the vehicle
for legal reasons
Vehicle Uprating
Despite the above words of caution, it is possible to upgrade the weight
rating of your vehicle. This must be carried-out by a specialist supplier
that will…
carry out any necessary modifications in addition to fitting the air
assist kit
complete documentation as necessary to inform the Vehicle and
Operator Services Agency (VOSA) – a mandatory requirement
supply and fit a new weight plate to replace the original plate
supplied with the vehicle
This process applies to United Kingdom registered vehicles. The process
in other countries may be different.
This process applies to United Kingdom registered vehicles. The process
in other countries may be different.
Safety Guidance Note
The following very useful guidance note is available for free download
from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
PM85, July 2007
Safe recovery (and repair) of buses and coaches fitted
with air suspension
The uniform resource locator (URL) for this document is…
http://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/pm85.pdf
