ITB18-003

Classification:
Reference:
Date:
GI18-002
ITB18-003
January 23, 2018
REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL
(REGULATORY REQUIREMENT)
APPLIED VEHICLES:
All Infiniti 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.
Infiniti 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 Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
1/6
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.)
2/6
ITB18-003
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.
3/6
ITB18-003
3. Determine the weight of the dealer installed accessories.

A listing of Infiniti-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 Infiniti-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.
4/6
ITB18-003
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.
5/6
ITB18-003
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):
6/6
ITB18-003