Classification:

Reference:

GI18-001

Date:

NTB18-004

January 23, 2018

REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL
(REGULATORY REQUIREMENT)
APPLIED VEHICLES:

All Nissan equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed
accessories

SERVICE INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires that any automobile
dealer that installs accessories on a vehicle prior to first retail sale must install a special
label (“reduced capacity label”) on that vehicle if the total weight of all accessories on
that vehicle exceeds 1.5 percent of the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100
pounds, whichever is less. This includes accessories that the dealer installs (dealer
installed factory accessories and dealer installed aftermarket accessories), and accessories
installed at the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) prior to the vehicle being delivered to the
dealer.
EXAMPLE of a
reduced capacity label

IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with this requirement may result
in penalties imposed by NHTSA.

Follow the instructions in this bulletin to help meet these requirements.

Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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REDUCED CAPACITY LABEL INSTALLATION (overview)

Is the dealer installing accessories?

No

No action required

Yes
Does the vehicle already have a
reduced capacity label?
(See step 1 on page 3.)

Yes

No
Determine the “weight threshold” for
applying a reduced capacity label.
(See step 2 on page 3.)

Determine the weight of the dealer
installed accessories.
(See step 3 on page 4.)

Determine the weight of
the dealer installed
accessories.
(See step 3 on page 4.)

Determine the weight of the VPC
installed accessories.
(See step 4 on page 4.)

Calculate the total accessory weight
added.
(See step 5 on page 5.)

If required, install/replace a reduced
capacity label.
(See step 6 on page 5.)

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REDUCED CAPACITY LABEL INSTALLATION (detail)

1. Check if the vehicle already has a reduced capacity label:


If present, the label will be located near the existing Tire and Loading Information
label on the driver side B pillar (driver doorjamb).

Vehicle already has a label – skip to step 3.
Vehicle does not have a label – go to step 2.

2. Determine the “weight threshold” for applying a reduced capacity label.

A label is required with the lesser weight of the following:


If the combined weight of all VPC and dealer installed accessories is 100 pounds or
more, a label is required.



If the combined weight of all VPC and dealer installed accessories is more than
1.5% of GVWR, a label is required.
EXAMPLE:
GVWR……3823 lbs.
Multiply….x 0.015
= 57.3 lbs.
 In the above example, if the combined weight of all VPC and dealer installed
accessories is more than 57 pounds, a label is required.

NOTE: Remember, when determining whether a reduced capacity label is required,
the dealer installed accessories must be calculated together with any VPC
accessories that may have already been installed. Even if a dealer intends to
install a light weight accessory, make sure to check the Monroney Label to
determine if any additional accessories were previously installed at the VPC.

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3. Determine the weight of the dealer installed accessories.


A listing of Nissan-approved accessories and their corresponding weights can be
found at: NNAnet.com > MY DOCUMENTS > Accessories > Current Model
Application Charts.



If the accessory you are installing is not listed in the Accessory Application Charts;
use a simple scale to weigh the accessory.



Subtract the weight of any parts removed from the weight of the parts installed to
determine total added weight.
 Use a simple scale to weigh any parts removed from the vehicle (for example, if
you are removing one set of wheels and replacing with another set).

If the vehicle already has a reduced capacity label – skip to step 6.

NOTE: Remember, when determining whether a reduced capacity label is required,
the dealer installed accessories must be calculated together with any VPC
accessories that may have already been installed. Even if a dealer intends to
install a light weight accessory, make sure to check the Monroney Label to
determine if any additional accessories were previously installed at the VPC.

4. Determine the weight of any VPC installed accessories.


The vehicle Monroney Label will list VPC installed accessories.



A listing of Nissan-approved accessories and VPC installed accessories with their
corresponding weights can be found at: NNAnet.com > MY DOCUMENTS >
Accessories > Current Model Application Charts.

NOTE: Remember, when determining whether a reduced capacity label is required,
the dealer installed accessories must be calculated together with any VPC
accessories that may have already been installed. Even if a dealer intends to
install a light weight accessory, make sure to check the Monroney Label to
determine if any additional accessories were previously installed at the VPC.

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5. Calculate the total accessory weight added.


VPC installed accessories (if applicable), plus dealer installed accessories, minus
removed items, equals total accessory weight added.
EXAMPLE:
Weight of VPC installed accessories………….…...30 lbs.
Weight of dealer installed accessories………..…+ 50 lbs.
Weight of parts removed…………………………..- 10 lbs.
Total weight added………………………..……….= 70 lbs.
 If the total accessory weight added is less than the “weight threshold”
determined in step 2, then no further action is needed.
 If the total accessory weight added is more than the “weight threshold”
determined in step 2, a reduced capacity label is required.

6. Apply the reduced capacity label onto the vehicle:

If the vehicle already has a reduced capacity label:
a. Add the weight listed on the current label to the weight of the accessories you are
installing (see step 3).
b. Install a new label on top of the existing label.
IMPORTANT: The label must be attached within approximately 1 inch of the
existing Tire and Loading Information label on the driver side B pillar (driver
doorjamb).
c. Use a black permanent pen/marker to list the new total weight.

Vehicle does not have existing reduced capacity label:
a. Attach a reduced capacity label within one inch of the existing Tire and Loading
Information label on the driver side B pillar (driver doorjamb).
IMPORTANT: The label must be attached within approximately 1 inch of the
existing Tire and Loading Information label on the driver side B pillar (driver
doorjamb).
b. Use a black permanent pen/marker to list the weight calculated in step 5.

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OBTAINING REDUCED CAPACITY LABELS

Reduced capacity labels are commercially available from several suppliers.
Among them is:

National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).
Web: www.ntea.com
Phone: 800-441-6832
Part Number: 2246

Example of a reduced capacity label (actual labels may vary):

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