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Chassis, Body, Structure and Attachments

The structure of the vehicle is composed of several elements:
  • "Doors" which include regular doors, hoods and tailgates.
  • The chassis which gives the vehicle its rigidity.
  • The body that defines the exterior appearance.
These are all key components in protecting the vehicle occupants in the event of an impact.

Doors, Covers and Door Handles

ROLE: to provide access to the interior of the vehicle. It is fundamental to ensure all doors work properly, as they will be used by vehicle occupants in order to exit the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • Occupants of the car may get trapped in the vehicle in the event of an accident if the doors do not work properly.
  • Badly fitted or faulty doors or covers could open suddenly, affecting vision and safety.
  • Injuries to pedestrians may occur if the doors or the covers are damaged, worn or corroded.

Bumpers

ROLE: to absorb impact and protect the body in a minor collision. These parts are located at the front and rear of the vehicle.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • The consequences of an impact, especially with a pedestrian, may be worse if bumpers are badly fitted or have protruding parts.

Mudguards

ROLE: plastic protection that covers the wheel arch, it protects from projections.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • There may be friction between the mudguard and the tire, which will lead to premature wearing.

Transmission

ROLE: to transmit the movement from the gearbox to the wheels.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • Loss of control might occur if it is damaged or broken.

Seating

ROLE: to provide seating for the occupants of the vehicle. Seats also provide support and protection to vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • If seats are damaged the comfort and safety of the driver and passengers may be impacted negatively.
  • If seats are incorrectly or not securely fitted, they may move and even become detached in a collision.

Spare Wheel Carrier

ROLE: to attach a spare wheel to the outside of a vehicle.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • The spare wheel might come away if it is not securely fitted.

Coupling Mechanisms or Towing Devices

ROLE: to allow the towing of a trailer by means of a ball or a hook attached to the chassis.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • If this device is damaged or defective it may break causing the sudden loss of the trailer and resulting in an accident with other vehicles.

Fuel Pipes

ROLE: to transport the fuel from the tank to the engine.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • If the fuel system is damaged, environmental and road pollution may occur which could cause slippery and dangerous road conditions for other vehicles.
  • There may be a risk of fire.

Fuel Tank

ROLE: to safely contain and store the fuel that runs the vehicle.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • If the fuel system is damaged, environmental and road pollution may occur which could cause slippery and dangerous road conditions for other vehicles.
  • There may be a risk of fire.

Tailpipes and Mufflers

ROLE: they have four main functions; to control noise, carry away gases, improve engine performance and improve fuel consumption.
Risks if non compliant:
  • A sudden loss of the muffler could cause an accident with the vehicle who is traveling behind.
  • If these components are damaged, the excessive noise will increase the driver’s fatigue and disturb other road users.
  • Exhaust fumes entering into the interior of the vehicle could poison both the driver and passengers.

Chassis

ROLE: the chassis is composed of all the components that make up the lower part of the vehicle onto which several mechanical parts are fitted.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • Loss of components, loss of control of the vehicle or injury to pedestrians may occur if the chassis is damaged, worn or corroded.

Floor

ROLE: lower part of the vehicle on which the seats, the seat belts and the load are positioned. It contributes to the rigidity of the body.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • The installation of the seats and seat belts can be affected if the floor is damaged or corroded.
  • The rigidity of the vehicle and consequently the road handling of the vehicle may be negatively impacted.

Body

ROLE: the body is made up of several components on the upper part of the vehicle. It contributes to the rigidity of the vehicle, it protects the vehicle’s occupants and any goods transported within the vehicle. The body must not have any protruding parts that could cause additional injury in the event of an accident.
Risks if non-compliant:
  • Protruding parts might cause additional injury in a collision with a pedestrian.
  • The rigidity of the vehicle and consequently the road handling may be affected.