Upfitter Guide
The following information is available to adaptive equipment installers and
vehicle conversion companies.
Regulations and Standards - It is important
to know mandated regulations and standards for the adaptive mobility industry. Any
modification made to vehicle fuel system components may alter or affect the
evaporative emission control system, On-Board Vapor Recovery system, and/or
the On-Board Diagnostics system (OBD II). Modifications that alter the
basis for certification or exemption of these systems may constitute tampering,
which is prohibited by Federal, California and Provincial Law. Violation
of these laws may result in civil or criminal liability.
GOVERNMENT
- CARB
California Air Resources Board
- for consumer information on aftermarket, performance and add-on parts.
www.arb.ca.gov
- EPA
Environmental Protection Agency - web site
with information concerning the conditions that must be satisfied to
obtain an EPA exemption for an aftermarket conversion.
www.epa.gov
- NHTSA
National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration - current regulations and standards.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
(888) 327-4236
INDUSTRY
- NMEDA
National Mobility Equipment Dealers
Association - Quality Assurance Program QAP, accreditation program for
the adaptive mobility equipment industry.
www.nmeda.org
(800) 833-0427
- SEMA
Special Equipment Market Association
- SEMA
web site provides valuable technical information, drawings and specifications
on Ford vehicles, available to NMEDA members with a unique code and password.
To obtain code and password contact:
NMEDA, Michelle Hutton
(813) 264-2697
or NMEDA@aol.com
www.sema.org
techtransfer@sema.org
(909) 396-0289 x 135
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Quality Programs and Engineering Assessments - Ford Motor
Company provides quality guidelines for final stage manufacturers building
on Ford incomplete vehicle products. These
guidelines include an introduction to process controls, quality controls,
customer support and management practices. The Qualified Vehicle Modifier(QVM)
program is Ford Motor Company's quality assurance recognition given to
after-market adative equipment installers that meet manufacturing "best practices"
guidelines. It is recommended that you contact the following for
information and assistance before modifications are made:
- Ford Motor Company
Truck Body Builder Advisory Service
Incomplete Vehicle Manuals
Body Builders Layout Book and CD
Ford What's New E-Series and F-Series
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
bbasqa@ford.com
(877) 840-4338
- Ford Aftermarket Support Group
nmedabac@ford.com
(313) 248-1248
- QVM Program Guidelines
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
bbasqa@ford.com
(877) 840-4338
Active QVM Participants:
Accubuilt, Inc.*
2550 Central Point Parkway
Lima, OH 45804
(888) 324-7895
www.accubuilt.com
Accubuilt, Inc./Tuscany Division *
2811 N. Tuscany Drive
Elkhart, IN 46514
(800) 837-8624
www.drivetuscany.com
American Emergency Vehicles (AEV)*
165 American Way
Jefferson, NC 28640
(800) 374-9749
www.aev.com
The Braun Corporation*
627 West 11th Street
Winamac, IN 46996
(800) 843-5438
www.braunlift.com
Clock Conversions
6700 Clay Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(800) 732-5625
www.clockconversions.com
Eclipse Speciality Vehicles,LLC*
135 E. County Road 6
Elkhart, IN 46514
(800) 501-1223
www.eclipseconversions.com
Malley Industries
561 Ferdinand Boulevard
Dieppe, New Brunswick
Canada
E1A7G1
(506) 859-8591
www.malleyindustries.com
Mobility Works*
810 Moe Drive
Akron,OH 44310
(866) 711-5071
www.mobilityworks.com
National Van Builders, Inc.*
80 Pine Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(800) 527-7477
www.nationalvans.com
New England Wheels, Inc.*
3 Dunham Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(800) 886-9247
www.newenglandwheels.com
Nor-Cal Mobility, Inc.*
1300 Nord Avenue
Chico, CA 95296
(800) 225-7361
www.norcalmobility.com
Ride-Away Corporation
54 Wentworth Avenue
Londonderry, NH 03053
(888) 743-4299
www.ride-away.com
Transfer Flow, Inc.
1444 Fortress Street
Chico, CA 95973
(800) 442-0056
www.transferflow.com
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