Service Information: Notes On Safety-Relevant Components Subject To Redocumentation Requirements - SI00.10-S-0033A
Model All (Heavy transporter, Light transporter)
| 18.11.2021 | Content updated. | ||
| 12.04.2022 | Path of XENTRY Portal adapted. |
Definition of safety-relevant component parts:
Component parts or systems are safety-relevant when a defect or failure of those parts or systems could result in an immediate danger to life and limb for road users.
Safety-relevant component parts could affect the operational safety of the vehicle.
Possible criteria for safety functions:
- Occupant protection system in accidents
- Avoidance of any instantaneous loss of road visibility
- Avoidance of any loss of steerability
- Avoidance of any loss or partial failure of braking function
- Avoidance of any failure in drive function
- Avoidance of any uncontrolled drive
- Avoidance of any sudden failure of driving power
- Avoidance of any leakage of operating fluids/fire hazard
- Avoidance of cargo/trailers/components working their way loose
- Avoidance of any injuries during operation and other operation of vehicle
Based on these criteria and other aspects to be assessed, it falls within the purview of Development to decide whether systems, component parts or components are classified as potentially safety-relevant and, where applicable, whether they are also classified as safety-relevant in VeDoc. If this is the case, redocumentation is to be conducted based on the possible criteria in VeDoc.
Specifications for redocumentation safety-relevant component parts:
Certain specifications apply for safety-relevant component parts in terms of redocumentation requirements for any replacements made when performing a repair.
In principle, when replacing all components that are listed in VeDoc under the "VPD & serial no." tab, a redocumentation under the above-mentioned tab must always be ensured.
When replacing major assemblies (e.g. engine, transmission etc.), it is absolutely essential to enter the new major assembly identification number in VeDoc under the "Major assemblies" tab.
The document "Update of VeDoc data in After-Sales (redocumentation)" describes the corresponding specifications.
This document can be viewed in XENTRY Portal in the area "Retail Guide → Products → Maintenance & Repair → VeDoc → Training".