Puspakom has issued a reminder on the importance of the mandatory vehicle type approval (VTA) product labelling being present on all fully-imported completely built-up (CBU) vehicles. This comes following a recent case involving a CBU vehicle that was rejected from inspection at a Puspakom branch due to the absence of the mandatory VTA labelling sticker on the vehicle.
The vehicle inspection provider reiterated that the VTA label is a legal requirement and has been enforced by the road transport department (JPJ) since 2014, with additional inspection procedures for imported vehicles implemented in 2017 under Malaysia’s VTA framework in compliance with United Nations vehicle regulations.
The product labelling mandatory for Puspakom inspections of CBU vehicles must include the manufacturer’s name, VTA certificate serial number, VIN and chassis numbers, gross vehicle weight, gross combination weight (where the vehicle is used for towing), plus front and rear axle load ratings. This information must be displayed on a plate or sticker at a suitable, visible and legible location anywhere on the vehicle.
Puspakom said the VTA sticker serves as a critical verification mechanism that displays technical approval and compliance information, and ensures that only authorised, compliant CBU vehicles are on Malaysian roads. Besides distinguishing CBU vehicles from a locally-assembled CKD units, the labelling plays a crucial role in other areas, including preventing unauthorised or “half-cut” vehicles making their way into the market.
The standardised labelling also enables authorities to verify vehicle compliance during road checks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements including that concerning approved permits (AP) and tax structures.
Puspakom added that as part of a complete documentation process, proper VTA labelling facilitates a smoother inspection process.
The company urged all relevant stakeholders, including importers, distributors and dealers as well as vehicle owners to ensure that the VTA labelling requirement was adhered to.
Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman said proper vehicle labelling is essential in ensuring transparency, safety and trust across the automotive ecosystem. “Consumers deserve clarity on what they are purchasing, and proper labelling plays a key role in safeguarding them from potential risks associated with non-compliant or unauthorised vehicles,” he said.
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