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VEHICLE ENGINEERING BRANCH

VEHICLE ENGINEERING BRANCH. Program Areas Federal vehicle standards for passenger vehicles, light trucks, medium and heavy trucks.New standards for all types of buses, spotter tractors, semi

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VEHICLE ENGINEERING BRANCH

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    2. VEHICLE ENGINEERING BRANCH Program Areas Federal vehicle standards for passenger vehicles, light trucks, medium and heavy trucks. New standards for all types of buses, spotter tractors, semitrailers. Specifications for fuel service trucks and aircraft re-fuelers.

    15. Ambulances All types available and certified to KKK-A-1822. Non-standard specialty vehicles and trailers for medical, law enforcement, and special vocational applications. VEHICLE ENGINEERING BRANCH

    32. QUALITY ENGINEERING Try to resolve problem with dealer/ manufacturer. Send QDRs for information and data base when repaired under warranty. Send a QDR for complaints that need resolution - we will work with the manufacturer for a solution to your problem.

    33. GSA Fleet QDRs should be sent to us thru R-9 James Littwin. We work with NHTSAs Office of Defects Investigations to share data, and assist with solutions. We will make changes to specs, standards and purchase descriptions to correct/address deficiencies. We need your input/feedback even when repaired under warranty.

    34. SELECT THE RIGHT VEHICLE

    35. WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD Know the curb weight of the vehicle. Know the payload to be placed on the vehicle. Know the distribution of the curb weight and the distribution of payload. Remember you must never exceed GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), or GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating).

    37. WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD 5. REMEMBER OVERLOADING IS: DANGEROUS EXPENSIVE POTENTIAL LIABILITY ARE YOU PERSONALLY WILLING TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY ???

    38. VEHICLE PERFORMANCE Basic vehicles covered by the GSA Standards will perform well! If operating under more severe conditions the following can be specified: larger engines axle ratios larger alternators heavier duty frames

    39. VEHICLE PERFORMANCE Different tires Higher GAWRs, GVWRS and GCWRS Cold weather options IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO SPECIFY ----- CALL US !!!

    40. TOWING For light trucks (Fed-Std-307) Check the towing chart in the front of the standard. For heavy vehicles (Fed-Stds 794 and 807) Check the table for specific item to determine the GCWR (gross combination weight rating). Remember brakes are required on trailers.

    41. For Light Trucks, make sure that you keep a minimum of 10% of the trailers total weight on the trailer hitch -- required for stability. Remember that the total weight of the tow vehicle plus its payload plus the trailer and its payload equals the GCW. The GCW can not exceed the GCWR!! Remember automatic transmissions can generally tow greater loads than manual transmissions.

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