Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations

Group: 90

Number: 97-01

Date: Feb. 6, 1997

Subject:
Speedometer (Odometer) Replacement, Compliance with Governmental Regulations, and Customer Requests

Model(s):
All USA only All m.y.

Supersedes T.B. 90-95-05 dated May 10, 1995

Federal regulations:

Federal regulations allow the replacement speedometer (odometer) to be set to the true vehicle mileage or to zero miles. If set to zero miles, Federal law requires that a label be affixed to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label) of the vehicle specifying:

^ Vehicle mileage before the speedometer replacement.

^ Date of the speedometer replacement.

Service

A speedometer replacement label is included with replacement speedometers.

1. Fill out the label completely and affix to the left B-pillar (near the Safety Certification Label).

2. Fill out the speedometer replacement section of the vehicle Maintenance book completely (including Dealer Stamp) for warranty record purposes.

If a label is not included with the replacement speedometer, order labels through your Parts Depot using Part No:W55SPEEDOLABEL
(quantity 1 = 50 labels).

If a customer requests a replacement speedometer(odometer) with actual vehicle mileage installed in a vehicle:

- Dealer must Fax (on Dealer letterhead) to his facing Depot: Dealer No., Part No., VIN, Customer name, and mileage to be set, also state whether repair is warranty or non-warranty.

A "RED" order will be placed with Germany or VDO depending on type.

The correct mileage will be set prior to shipment of speedometer(odometer) to the Dealer.

Note:
Labels and speedometer replacement section of vehicle maintenance book must still be filled out.

Connecticut regulations:

^ Connecticut is unique in requiring that a replacement speedometer (odometer) must be set to the actual mileage at the time of replacement.

Service

For vehicles in the State of Connecticut:

- Dealer must Fax (on Dealer letterhead) to his facing Depot: Dealer No., Part No., VIN, Customer name, and mileage to be set, also state whether repair is warranty or non-warranty.

A "RED" order will be placed with Germany or VDO depending on type.

The correct mileage will be set prior to shipment of the speedometer to the Dealer.

Note:
SINCE SPEEDOMETERS AND CLUSTERS WITH MILEAGE ARE NOT RETURNABLE, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ORDER THE CORRECT PART NUMBER AND ACCURATE MILEAGE!