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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL −
REVISED

No:

TSB−18−00−003

DATE:

April 2018

MODEL:

All Models

CIRCULATE TO:

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER

[ X ] PARTS MANAGER

[ X ] TECHNICIAN

[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR

[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER

[ ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[ X ] SALES MANAGER

This bulletin supercedes TSB−17−00−001, issued March, 2017, to add updated information.
Revisions are italicized and indicated by A.

PURPOSE
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations require a label showing the
reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is
more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. whichever is
less (accessory weight threshold). The label is only required if accessories are added before, or at
the time the vehicle is first sold. It is not required if accessories are installed by the dealer after the
vehicle is first sold.
Under the NHTSA requirement, it is the dealer's responsibility to calculate the total weight of
accessories installed before the first retail sale and to ensure compliance with the requirement.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
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All U.S. models with accessories added.

PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES
MMNA will provide the net weight of accessories installed by port processors on the vehicle invoice
and Monroney label. If port installed accessories exceed the accessory weight threshold (1.5% of
GVWR or 100 lbs, whichever is less), MMNA port processors will affix a Load Carrying Capacity
Reduced label to the vehicle as required by the regulation. If a dealer installs additional accessories,
they must:
1. Perform the calculations as explained in this TSB.
2. Fill out the Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label.
3. Affix it to the vehicle COVERING any port installed label.
The following statement will be added to the invoice of all vehicles when accessories are port installed,
regardless of whether or not the accessory weight threshold is exceeded:

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ALERT: PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES NET CUMULATIVE WEIGHT IS XX.X LBS. ADD TO
THIS AMOUNT THE WEIGHT OF ANY DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES AND DETERMINE
YOUR NEED TO APPLY A “REDUCED CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY” LABEL REQUIRED BY FMVSS
571.110.
The net “Cumulative Accessory Weight” will also be shown at the bottom of the Monroney label if the
accessory weight threshold is exceeded. Port processors will affix a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced
label to a vehicle only if the accessory weight threshold is exceeded and indicated on the Monroney
label.
NOTE: Dealers should always refer to the vehicle invoice when they add accessories to any vehicle where
no weight is listed on the Monroney.
Copyright 2018, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Continued

The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link,
MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to complete this procedure.
D

Permanent, black, fine tipped marking pen (e.g. Sharpie).

D

A scale suitable to weigh components to the ounce. The scale must be capable of repeatedly
weighing “0 - 350 pounds within + 1% of accuracy.”

D

Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label. Refer to the Parts Information section later in this
TSB for information.

PROCEDURE
Determine the net weight of any accessories added to the vehicle (components installed minus
components removed) by adding the net weight of dealer installed accessories and the net weight of
port installed accessories listed on the vehicle invoice.
CALCULATE THE WEIGHT TO BE DISPLAYED
1. Calculate the weight threshold of accessories for the vehicle (1.5% of the GVWR):
Refer to the FMVSS certification label located on the lower driver's “B” pillar and note the GVWR.
To calculate the accessory weight threshold, multiply the GVWR by 0.015.
Example: GVWR x 0.015 = weight threshold for accessories
"

Using a 2018 Outlander (3L engine) as an example:
5005 lbs. x 0.015 = 75.075 lbs.
Round UP this weight to the next 0.1 lbs for one decimal place (75.075 lbs becomes 75.1 lbs).
Therefore, if the total net weight of accessories added to this Outlander is greater than 75.1 lbs, you
would be required to affix a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label to the vehicle.
NOTE: If the total net weight of accessories is 100 lbs or more, the weight reduction label is required regardless
of GVWR.

2. Calculate the weight of all accessories added to the vehicle:
a. Weigh each accessory being installed on the vehicle. Convert ounces to X.X lbs (one decimal
place) using the formula; ounces ÷ 16 X 100 = X.X lbs. When calculated, if the conversion displays
more than one decimal place, round UP to the next 0.1 lbs (0.85 lbs becomes 0.9 lbs).
Add the weights together to obtain the total accessory weight.
NOTE: Remember to include all attaching hardware and any required fluids added, as well as the
accessories themselves.

Accessory Tow hitch:

D

Accessory Trailer tow wire harness:

D

Roof Rack Crossbars:

D

Cargo Mat:

D

Rear Seat Entertainment Display:

D

Wheel Locks:

Total Weight Added:

56.0 lbs
1.1 lbs
13.35 lbs
0.9 lbs
10.8 lbs
0.9 lbs
83.1 lbs

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D

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Using the same 2018 Outlander (weights shown are for example only):

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b. After installing accessories, weigh all components (including hardware) removed from the vehicle
and no longer used. Calculate the weight.
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Standard Lug Nuts:

0.45 lbs

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Weight Removed:

0.45 lbs

c. Calculate net weight added to the vehicle by subtracting weight removed from weight added.
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83.1 lbs. — 0.45 = 82.7 lbs (rounded up to next 0.1 lbs)
Using this example, the net weight of accessories added to the vehicle is greater than the weight
threshold, so a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label must be installed showing the capacity has
been reduced by 82.7 lbs (37.5 kg).
NOTE: If the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5% of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR), or the accessories weigh 100 lbs or more, then a Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label
MUST be installed.

3. Apply the Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label:
a. Add the weight of accessories from the vehicle
invoice to the weight of any accessories your
dealership has added. This weight is to be entered
on the Load Carrying Capacity Reduced label.
b. Write the total reduction in load carrying capacity
(in either lbs or kg) with a permanent, fine tipped,
marking pen. Draw a line through the unused
weight unit of measure (lbs or kg).

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2018 Outlander Shown for Example ONLY

c. Affix the weight reduction label to the vehicle.
D

Apply the label in the driver's door jamb, within
25 mm (approx. 1 inch) of the Tire and Loading
Information label.
If a label is already in place due to port installed
accessories, apply your label displaying the
combined weight of the port installed and
dealer installed accessories over any existing
label.

D

At the time of sale, the customer must be
informed of a reduction in the vehicle's load
carrying capacity, and be shown the label
indicating the amount of reduction.

Weight
Reduction
Label

Tire and Loading
Information
Label

PARTS INFORMATION
Use the following Mitsubishi label:
Part #
FD317

Description
Label, Vehicle GVWR Reduction - Sheet of 10 labels

Qty.
1 label per vehicle

WARRANTY
This TSB provides accessory installation information only. Warranty procedures do not apply.