Interpreting the Safety Compliance Certification Label on Your RAM Truck

There’s no denying that the RAM 1500 is a workhorse. However, before you push it to its limit, it’s vital to know what that limit is and to adhere to it. Today, Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM is outlining the details listed on your truck’s safety compliance certification label to help you stay safer when towing and hauling.

Safety Compliance Certification Label Overview

When a truck is manufactured, it has to adhere to strict standards. As long as a vehicle meets the federal motor safety standards set for it, it will get a safety compliance certification label. That label is placed on the driver’s side door jamb.

Label Details

First and foremost, the label states that your truck conforms to federal motor safety standards. It also includes several other details, including the date your truck was manufactured, vehicle identification number (VIN), recommended tire pressure, and rim size. It also includes details about your truck’s capabilities.

The RAM 1500 Capabilities

Each truck’s capabilities differ, depending on the size of your truck, its engine, and how it is equipped. It’s important to review your safety compliance certification label to see the ratings for your specific truck. It includes your truck’s Gross Axle Rating, which is the maximum weight your truck can carry on a single axle, a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which is the maximum weight your truck can safely carry when fully loaded, and a Gross Combined Weight Rating, which accounts for passengers, payload, and towing capability.

Explore the RAM 1500 in New Richmond, WI

If you’re in the market for a powerful new pickup, we encourage you to stop by Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to check out the RAM 1500. If you’re already a proud owner but have questions about its capabilities, we can help. Stop in to chat with our team today!