BLOG 3 VEHICLE SAEFTY SYSTEMS WS

Warrant of Fitness

Work sheet one

Make of vehicle: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer

Year: 2008

Make a list of nine (9) safety components found in your vehicle.

Seat Belts

ABS

Air Bags

Hand Brake

Safety Glass Windows

Kiddy lock

Head restraints

Mirrors

Brakes

SEATBELT INSPECTION and DEFINITIONS.

LTSA regulations:

The regulations for Seatbelts are contained in the Land Transport Rule 32011 – Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages.

From this ‘Rule’ the inspection criteria for Warrant of Fitness Inspections makes up the VIRM. This is the inspection manual for all aspects of Vehicle Inspections.

Inspection Criteria:

The Inspection items detailed overleaf are a summary for the requirements of the VIRM.

EXPLANATIONS:

Tongue and Buckle Assembly:

This is the locking mechanism for the securing the seatbelt. It is vital that the locking mechanism is secure and operating correctly.

Retractor:

The retractor mechanism is often hidden out of site inside the body structure of the vehicle.

The retractor automatically recoils the seatbelt when it is disengaged. It is a mechanical device and can wear out over time. It is very important that the seatbelt webbing fully retracts continuously in a smooth operation.

The locking mechanism that prevents occupants from moving forward violently in an accident or severe braking is located inside the retractor unit.

Webbing:

Seatbelt webbing is a special polyester weave manufactured and tested to a specific International Standard for use in motor vehicles.

Damage to the webbing can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt. Small cuts, frayed edges and holes in the webbing can cause it to tear when put under load.

Badly fade webbing, caused by sunburn and UV exposure, can have its strength reduced by up to 5o%.

Anchorages:

The seatbelt unit must be securely fixed to the vehicle. Loose fittings, rust or insecure mountings will fail under load.

Accident Dynamics:

In a frontal impact accident at 50 kph, the vehicle occupants’ are propelled forward against

the seatbelt restraint system.

The force applied to the restraint system is equal to 30 times the occupants’ weight. At 70 kph, this force is 60 times the body weight.

The force is applied in an instant, and any defective parts of the seatbelt assembly or anchorages could result in failure, causing occupants’ to be propelled forward into the

Steering wheel, dashboard or through the windscreen

It is vital that seatbelts are inspected regularly for damage and replaced when found to be defective.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FRONT and REAR

WORK SHEET ONE – FRONT

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer

Year: 2008

Body Type: Station Wagon

Vehicle class:

Type of Seat Belts: Lap Diagonal

(Front) Number: R2

(Rear) Number: R2

Pretension fitted: Yes

Safety check List

TONGUE and BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Check the engagement of tongue and buckle.            Pass           

The tongue and buckle should securely latch            Pass           

together with very little free play.

The tongue should eject actively when released.            Pass           

There should be no visible cracks on the buckle            Pass           

And the buckle cover must be intact.

The tongue should have no metal deformation            Pass           

Webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or

Plastic sections.

RETRACTOR

Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it.   Pass

The belt should return all the way to the retractor            Pass           

Without sticking, gripping or stalling.

The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled            Pass

Out suddenly.

WEBBING

The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching. Pass

The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length

Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling.

Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%.

ANCHORAGE

Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure.

All mounting points should not show any signs deformation.

Safety check List

TONGUE and BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Check the engagement of tongue and buckle.            Pass           

The tongue and buckle should securely latch            Pass           

together with very little free play.

The tongue should eject actively when released.            Pass           

There should be no visible cracks on the buckle            Pass           

and the buckle cover must be intact.

The tongue should have no metal deformation,            Pass           

Webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or

Plastic sections.

RETRACTOR

Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it.            Pass           

The belt should return all the way to the retractor            Pass           

Without sticking, gripping or stalling.

The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled            Pass           

out suddenly.

WEBBING

The webbing should be securely attached to its end            Pass           

fittings displaying no stretching or pulled stitching.

The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length            Pass           

Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any  Pass           

Signs of rippling.

Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the  Pass           

strength by up to 50%.

ANCHORAGE

Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass           

All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass

Supplementary Restraint System

Seat Belt Types:           

L/D = Lap Diagonal

L = Lap

D = Diagonal

Air Bags:           

S.R.S.            = Supplementary Restraint System

A.B = Air Bag

Type of Seat Belts

Front (type): L/D Rear (type): L/D

AIR BAGS: (Number)

Front: 2

Rear: 2

Side: 4

Dash Warning Light Working: Yes

Warrant of Fitness

WOF Check Sheet

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer

Odometer reading: 154369

Year: 2008

Year first registered NZ:

Registration No: Unitec

WOF expiry date:

CHECK AREAS.

Area and Rule ID #

Vehicle Identification.

Vin and chassis number: Good

Vehicle Exterior

Structure: Good

Vehicle Structure.

External projections: Good

Lighting

Headlamps: Good

Front and rear fog lights: Good

Cornering lamps: Good

Daytime running lamps: Good

Direction indicator lamps (front): Good

Direction indicator lights (rear): Good

Forward-facing position lamps: Good

Rearward-facing position lamps: Good

Stop lamps: Good

High-mounted stop lamps: Good

Rear registration plate lamp: Good

Rear reflectors: Good

Reversing lamps: Good

Non-specified lamps: Good

Vision

Windscreen: Good

Other glazing: Good

Sun visors: Good

Wipers: Good

Washers: Good

Rear view mirrors: Good

Entrance and Exit

Door and hinged panel retention system: Good

Vehicle Interior

Seats and seat anchorages: Good

Head restraints: Good

Seatbelts and seat belt anchorages: Good

Airbags: Good

Interior impact: Good

Speedometer: Good

Audible warning device: Good

Brakes

Use brake roller test from ‘Brake Task’ for this check if available

Components:

ABS self check: Good

Service brake performance

Percentage or recordings for each wheel

L/F: 4.02 KN

R/F: 4.42 KN

L/R: 2.31 KN

R/R: 2.46 KN

Imbalance: 9% (Front)

Imbalance: 7% (Rear)

Service brake balance: Good

Parking brake performance:

Percentage or recordings for Each wheel

L: 1.58KN

R: 1.70KN

Imbalance: 6%

Steering and Suspension

Raise vehicle for this check

Steering mechanism: Good

Suspension mechanism: Good

Tyres, Wheels and Hubs

Tyre condition: Good

Tread depth: Good

Left front: 5mm

Right front: 5mm

Left rear: 5mm

Right rear: 5mm

Spare wheel security: Good

Space-saver tyre label: Good

Wheels: Good

Hubs and axles: Good

Mudguards: Good

Exhaust

Raise vehicle for this check

Exhaust System: Good

Towing Connections

Towing connection: Good

Miscellaneous Items

Engine and drive train: Good

Fuel tank and fuel lines: Good

BLOG 2 TREATY / SUSTAINABILITY WS TTEC 4849

TTEC4849 Business Practice and Vehicle Safety

Treaty of Waitangi and Sustainability Worksheet

How does sustainability and freedom from pollution pertain to the treaty?

Instructions: Read the Treaty and answer the questions below. This may be used for theory classroom discussion.

Waikato-Manukau Treaty copy (English)

HER MAJESTY VICTORIA Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland regarding with Her Royal Favour the Native Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and anxious to protect their just Rights and Property and to secure to them the enjoyment of Peace and Good Order has deemed it necessary in consequence of the great number of Her Majesty's Subjects who have already settled in New Zealand and the rapid extension of Emigration both from Europe and Australia which is still in progress to constitute and appoint a functionary properly authorised to treat with the Aborigines of New Zealand for the recognition of Her Majesty's Sovereign authority over the whole or any part of those islands – Her Majesty therefore being desirous to establish a settled form of Civil Government with a view to avert the evil consequences which must result from the absence of the necessary Laws and Institutions alike to the native population and to Her subjects has been graciously pleased to empower and to authorise me William Hobson a Captain in Her Majesty's Royal Navy Consul and Lieutenant-Governor of such parts of New Zealand as may be or hereafter shall be ceded to her Majesty to invite the confederated and independent Chiefs of New Zealand to concur in the following Articles and Conditions.

Article the first [Article 1]

The Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the separate and independent Chiefs who have not become members of the Confederation cede to Her Majesty the Queen of England absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of Sovereignty which the said Confederation or Individual Chiefs respectively exercise or possess, or may be supposed to exercise or to possess over their respective Territories as the sole sovereigns thereof.

Article the second [Article 2]

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession; but the Chiefs of the United Tribes and the individual Chiefs yield to Her Majesty the exclusive right of Pre-emption over such lands as the proprietors thereof may be disposed to alienate at such prices as may be agreed upon between the respective Proprietors and persons appointed by Her Majesty to treat with them in that behalf.

Article the third [Article 3]

In consideration thereof Her Majesty the Queen of England extends to the Natives of New Zealand Her royal protection and imparts to them all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects.

(signed) William Hobson, Lieutenant-Governor.

Now therefore We the Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand being assembled in Congress at Victoria in Waitangi and We the Separate and Independent Chiefs of New Zealand claiming authority over the Tribes and Territories which are specified after our respective names, having been made fully to understand the Provisions of the foregoing Treaty, accept and enter into the same in the full spirit and meaning thereof in witness of which we have attached our signatures or marks at the places and the dates respectively specified. Done at Waitangi this Sixth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.

Treaty from this site: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4609

             

1.  What part of the Treaty relates to pollution and sustainability? Write the phrase that relates here: (If you can’t find it, reread Article 2)

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession;

2.  What are ways that modern civilization could pollute the land, the sea, or the air?

Modern civilization could pollute the sea by sewage from passengers and crew, oil (cargo and fuel for ships’ engines). Exhaust emissions produced by the tail pipes of vehicles pollute the air. Rubbish litter pollutes the land.

3.  What New Zealand legislation directs what should happen about pollution? (You may need to do an Internet search to find this.) Record your answers here: 

BLOG 1 BAD CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE WS TTEC 4849

TTEC4849 Business Practice and Vehicle Safety Customer Story of a Bad Experience

Instructions: Divide up into small groups. Read the following story, and discuss the following questions in your small groups. Then write your answers in the space provided.

This is a true story.

The year was about 1958, in California, before there were strong consumer laws. Don Higgins owned a laundry and dry cleaning business, in which he used one of the new Volkswagen bus trade vans for his deliveries. He would pick up dirty clothes from businesses (like restaurants and auto repair shops), clean them and deliver them back. He liked his Volkswagen van: it had lots of space to hang the clothes and it got good fuel economy. Up until recently, it had been very reliable. But lately the engine wasn’t running very well. The engine was regularly missing and had low power.

So in the morning, Don took his van to his local auto repair shop. He told them it needed fixing, maybe just a tune up, and he got a ride back to his cleaning business. Then in mid-afternoon, he went back to pick up his van.

To his surprise, the van wasn’t ready. If fact, the repair shop owner showed Don the engine that was now out of the van. The exhaust valve for number 3 cylinder was burnt, causing the poor running engine and lack of power. The shop owner said he could have the engine fixed and back in the van in 3 or 4 days. And the bill would be about $400.00. (In 1958, this was a lot of money. Don’s monthly mortgage on his house was only about $120.00 per month.)

Don was very upset. He was so upset that I (Steve McAfee) heard about this as the little boy who lived next door to Don.

Discussion Questions:

1. From Don’s point of view, what was wrong here? What did the shop do wrong that upset Don so much. (After all, they were fixing his van.)

The shop owner didn't allow Don the option of having his engine pulled out or left unfixed. Perhaps he would have decided the cost, $400, was too high and would have gone elsewhere. By the shop owner taking it out prior to consulting with Don about his options, Don now is in an uncomfortable position; he can only get his engine put back in the car if he pays the $400, which he probably can not afford. 

2. From the repair shop owner’s point of view, what was wrong with Don getting upset at them? What did they do right or wrong?

The shop owner was asked to fix the car. He discovered the exhaust valve for number 3 cylinder was burnt, which had been causing the poor running of the engine and lack of power. From his perspective he was just doing what Don had asked him to do 'fix the engine'. Don just expected a 'tune up' but the affects were more severe. The shop owner should have consulted with Don, prior to taking the engine out as $400 was a large sum of money in 1958, this is especially important because Don would not have a vehicle for 3 to 4 days.

3. What should have been done in this circumstance? If you were Don, what would you have wanted to be done?

If I were Don, I would want to be consulted prior to the engine being taken out of the Volkswagen. The car was not completely useless, Don could still drive it. If I were Don I would have wanted to be consulted prior so I could have had the active decision whether or not to have the engine taken out. There, I would either leave and save for its repair and then bring it back, get a quote from another auto-repair shop or, have it unfixed.

4. When the repair was finished, and Don went to pick up his van, he took the van and did not pay the whole repair bill. Did the repair shop have the right to hold the van until they got paid?

No, there was no contractual agreement and this was before there were strong consumer laws. However, the repair shop could have held onto the van until they got paid. There was no law restricting either of them from taking or taking possession of the car at that time. 

5. If Don took the repair shop to court, what would you have ruled if you were the judge? Should the repair shop pay for a replacement rental vehicle? Should Don pay the whole repair bill? Should the repair shop pay Don for lost business because he could not pick up and deliver clothes to his customers?

If I were a Judge, I would rule that the lack of communication between the repair shop and Don was irresponsible as a business and for future references, to take this as a warning. However, Don had asked them to 'fix the car', it was just that Don, himself had underestimated the extent of the damages to the engine and had only expected a tune-up. The repair shop should supply Don with a replacement vehicle while the car is being fixed. Don should pay the whole repair bill, if he wants his car back as this is a business. Don's laundry business was affected, but that is irrelevant.

6. What New Zealand laws relate to this story? What do New Zealand laws say should have been done in this case?

Servicing - 

although the Consumer Guarantees Act sets out your responsibilities regarding spare parts, associated with that, comes some ethical responsibilities regarding servicing. 

When you offer servicing, you should ensure:

•That the service facilities promote a quality service, i.e., the customer does not have to return later because the job was not done properly in the first place.

•The service is provided as efficiently as possible. 

•Any quotes given prior to the work commencement reflect a reasonable price. 

•All prices charged are reasonable. 

•Replacement parts are of a high standard. 

•Offer “replacements” while the product is being serviced. 

•That the collection/pickup time is accurate, i.e., the customer is told that the product will be ready to

collect at 4 pm today, only to find they have to wait 2 days.

BLOG 4 VEHICLE INSPECTION WS 4849

TTEC4849 Business Practice & Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Safety Inspection Sheet

In practical we done safety checks on 3 vehicles and recorded whether systems meet compliance with New Zealand Safety Regulations. We performed the inspection on flat grounds. The brake test was performed on the Rolling Road Dyno in building 108-1065 under the guidance of our Lecturer.

Vehicle Make: Nissan

Model: Pulsar

Year: 1990

Vin: HN14-001266

Fuel Type: Petrol

External Inspection

Direction Ind. Lamps Front: The two front indicator lamps are compliant and both are working fine.

Forward Position Lamps: Both front position lamps are compliant and both are working fine

Front Fog Lamps: No fog lamps fitted

Direction Ind. Lamps Rear: Both Rear Indicator lamps are compliant and are working fine

Rearward Position Lamps: Both Rearward Position Lamps working fine

Stop Lamps: Both stop lamps are compliant and are working fine

High-mounted Stop Lamps: The high mounted stop lamp is compliant and is working fine

Registration Plate Lamps: The rear Registration Plate Lamp is compliant and is working

Rear Reflectors: Both two rear Lamps are fitted with reflectors that are compliant and are in good condition

Other Lamps: No other Lamps fitted

Windscreen: Windscreen is good. No cracks. It is compliant with the safety standards

Other Glazing: All other glazing is compliant with the safety standards. All marked with safety glass stamps.

Doors and Hinged Panels: All Doors and Hinged Panels are compliant and in good condition

Mudguards: No mudguards fitted

External Projections: All external projections including bumpers are securely attached to the vehicle and are compliant.

Structure/Corrosion: No corrosion

Internal Inspection

Wipers/Operation: Are compliant. Good condition

Rear View Mirrors: Are compliant. Good condition

Sun Visors: Are compliant. Good condition

Seatbelts: Lap Diagonal type. Are compliant. Good condition

Seatbelt Anchorages: Are compliant. Mounted securely to solid structure. Good condition

Seats & Seat Anchorages: Factory seats. Are compliant. In Good condition

Head Restraints: Good condition

Interior Impact: Good condition

Air Bag Self Check: No Air Bags installed

ABS Self Check: Is working

Audible Warning Device: Working

Spare Wheel Security: Securely fitted in boot

Space Saver Warning Label: Yes label displayed

Chassis Underbody

Wheels, Hubs & Axels: Good condition

Steering Mechanism: Good condition

Suspension Mechanism: Good condition

Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines: Good condition

Cable Linkage: Good condition

Brake Controls Lines & Hoses: Good condition

Exhaust System: Good condition

Tire Condition Tire Tread Depth: Good condition LF: 5mm RF: 5mm LR: 3mm RR: 4mm.

NZ minimum Requirement is 1.5mm across three – quarters of the tyre width and around the entire circumference

Towing Connections: Good condition

Towing Safety Chain(s): No chains fitted

Structure/Corrosion: No corrosion

Road Brake Test

Service Brake Readings:

Front: 2% or L/F: 2.89KN, RF:/2.94KN,

Rear: 2% or L/R: 1.03KN, R/R: 1.05KN

Service Brake Balance: Good

Parking Brake Readings:

9% or LH: 1.48KN, RH: 1.35KN

Parking Brake Performance: Readings below 20% are considered Good

Speedometer: Good

Under Bonnet

A/F System in working order: Good

A/F System Cert. Current:

A/F System Safe:

Modified Vehicle: Not Modified

Chassis VIN Number: Good

Structure/Corrosion: No corrosion

Engine & Drive Train: Good

Fuel System: Good

Recommendations:

No recommendations required