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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

 is the Vehicle Curb Weight 

 cargo   passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

 is the maximum allowable weight of the fully 

loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo).

 The GVWR is 

shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame 

or door pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

SAMPLE

WARNING

Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating Limits:

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could 

result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, 

engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of 

control.

Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.

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