Companies with vehicle certification responsibilities are familiar with chassis gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) and gross axle weight ratings ... values on a label, as they might seem ...

Every axle on every vehicle has a gross axle weight rating. The GAWR reflects the maximum ... as specified on the vehicle’s certification label required by 49 CFR part 567.” ...

Although payload determination may vary by manufacturer, the GVWR and GAWR (gross axle weight rating) on the certification label are standardized and absolute. Only the manufacturer — or an ...

The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded.

The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal ...

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is also listed on the trailer’s certification label. According to the Trailer Safety Industry Coalition (TSIC), this indicates the most weight an axle can bear.

No fewer than 373 examples of the breed feature incorrect gross axle weight rating labels that read 2,100 kilograms or 4,630 pounds for the front axle. However, the actual rating is 1,873 ...

axles, steering and suspension systems, drivelines, wheels and tires. For example, among deficiencies specified in section 6.3.1 in the standard: The GAWR shown on the vehicle weight rating label ...

This was less than the necessary GAWR (gross axle weight rating), which could ... tire inflation pressure listed on the VIN label, the load rating of the front tire (according to the Tire and ...

incorrect gross vehicle and gross axle weight ratings may result in an overloaded vehicle. More confusingly for affected customers, the adjacent tire placard label states different values ...

The most important statistic to compare between the axles is the axle weight rating stated by the manufacturer, but this is also where things get really muddy. According to several sources ...

Towing capacity depends on several factors, including the vehicle’s gross weight, braking power, axle weight rating, and even the towing hitch. So, how do you know what you can tow with any given ...