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GCC STANDARDIZATION ORGANIZATION (GSO) 
 
    
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GSO2/1/FDS/ 1712:2010 
Update GSO 1712/2005  
 
 
 
 
         
 
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     اﻟﺴﻴﺎرات – اﻟﻐﻴﺎر ﻗﻄﻊ– اﻟﻌﺎﻣﺔ  اﻟﻤﺘﻄﻠﺒﺎت   
MOTOR VEHICLES – SPARE PARTS 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
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Foreword 
 
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO ) is a regional Organization which 
consists of the National Standards B odies of GCC member  States. One of 
GSO main functions is to issue Gulf Standards through specialized technical 
committees (TCs). GSO through the technical program of  committee TC No.:2-1 " The Gulf 
technical Subcommittee for vehicles and tyres standard s " has updated the 
GSO Standard No. : 1712/2005" MOTOR VEHICLES – SPARE PARTS- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS  " . The Draft Standard has been prepared by 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  This standard has been approved as Gulf Technical Regulation by GSO Board 
of Directors in its meeting No..../....  …….held on    /    /   /  H ,  /    /  The approved standard will replace and supers ede the standard No. (1712/2005  )   
 GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 1MOTOR VEHICLES – SPARE PARTS 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
 1. SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATIONS 
 This standard is concerned with the general requirements for motor vehicle 
replacement new-spare parts. 
 
2. COMPLEMENTARY REFERENCE 
2.1 GSO 82/1991 “Motor Vehicles – Engine Radiators”. 
2.2 GSO 83/1991 “Methods of Test for Engine Radiators. 2.3 GSO 525/1988 “Motor Vehicles – Methods of Testing of Safety Belts”. 2.4 GSO 526/1988 “Motor Vehicles – Safety Belts”. 2.5 GSO 768/1994 “Motor Vehicles – Methods of Test for Door Locks and Door 
Hinges”. 
2.6 GSO 769/1994 “Motor Vehicles – Door Locks and Door Hinges”. 2.7 GSO 770/1994 “Motor Vehicles – Methods of Testing of Rear View Mirrors”. 2.8 GSO 771/1994 “Motor Vehicles – Rear View Mirrors”. 2.9 GSO 932/1994 “Air Filters for Internal Combustion Engines”. 2.10 GSO 933/1994 “Air Filters for Internal Combustion Engines – Test Performance. 2.11 GSO 989/1998 “Motor Vehicles – Methods  of Testing for Brake Lining – Part 1: 
Internal Shear Strength of Lining Material. 
2.12 GSO 1605/2002 “Full Flow  Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion 
Engines – Dimensions”. 
2.13 GSO 4548-6/2002 “Methods of Test for Full Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for 
Internal Combustion Engines – Part 6: Static Burst Pressure Test”. 
2.14 GSO4548-1/2002  " Methods of test for full-Flow lubricating oil filters for internal 
combustion engines-Part 1: differnti al Pressure flow characteristics . 
2.15 GSO4548-2/2002  " Methods of test for full-Flow lubr icating oil filters for internal 
combustion engines-Part 2:elment by-Pass valve characteristics.  
2.16 GSO4548-3/2002  " Methods of test for full-Flow lubr icating oil filters for internal 
combustion engines-Part 3:resistance to hi gh differential pressure and to elevated 
temperature. 
2.17 GSO 11841-1/2006 " Road vehicles and internal combustion engines -- Filter vocabulary -- Part 1: Definitions of filters and filter components. GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 22.18  GSO 11841-2/2006  " Road vehicles and internal combustion engines -- Filter 
vocabulary -- Part 2: Definitions of characteristics of filters and their components . 
2.19 GSO 11155-1/2007  " Road vehicles -- Air filters for passenger compartments -- 
Part 1: Test for pa rticulate filtration . 
2.20  GSO 11155-2/2007  " Road vehicles -- Air filters for passenger compartments -- 
Part 2: Test for gaseous filtration . 
2.21 GSO 7750-1/2007 " Commercial vehicles - Dime nsions of air filter elements - Part 
1: Types A and B . 
2.22 GSO 7750-2/2007 " Road vehicles – Air filter elements for commercial vehicles – 
Dimensions – Part 2: Types C and D. 
2.23 GSO 12103-1/2007 " Road vehicles -- Test dus t for filter evaluation -- Part 1: 
Arizona test dust. 
2.24 GSO 12103-2/2007 " Road vehicles – Test dust for filter evaluation – part 2: 
Aluminum Oxide test dust.    
3. DEFINITIONS 
3.1 Manufacturer 
 The organization responsible for the manufacture and have technical responsibility  
for manufacturing the motor vehicle spare parts.  
3.2 Country of Origin 
 The country on which the parts are manufactured. GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 33.3 Motor vehicle  
 A vehicle, excluding motor cycles or trailers, operated by means of a motor, 
without dependence on rails, cables or similar guides. 
3.4 Conformity  
 Meeting the requirements mentioned in Gulf standards or any other standards 
acceptable to GSO for the spare parts after being fitted in accordance with that 
technical specification recommended by the manufacturer of the spare parts. 
3.5 Genuine Spare parts 
 Parts designed and manufactured for replacement in accordance with the 
specification of the vehicle manufacturer for a particular function by the 
manufacture of the vehicle or by a manufacturer who manufacture the parts in 
accordance with the same standard and quality control system of the vehicle manufacturer. 
3.6 Common (standard) spare parts: Parts (other than genuine spare parts) 
manufactured as replacements parts for motor vehicles in accordance with any 
international, regional, country of origin or company’s standards. 
 
4. REQUIREMENS 
4.1 General 
4.1.1          Spare parts shall be free of asbestos .  4.1.2 The spare parts shall comply with the re levant requirements specified in the Saudi 
standards. If Saudi standards are not available, the spare parts shall comply with 
one or more of the standards in this order. International, Regional, Country of 
origin or company’s standards. 
4.1.3 If not otherwise specified in the respective GSO Standards ,The performance 
characteristics and mechanical characteristics of Common spare parts shall be the 
same as or less than within 15% that of the original spare part (OEM) of that 
vehicle. 
4.1.4      If not otherwise specified in the respective GSO Standards , The durability of 
Common spare parts shall be the same as or less than within 25% that of the 
original spare part (OEM) of that vehicle. 
4.1.5 In the case of genuine spare parts, the test report from the parts manufacturer shall 
be submitted with the conformity certificate. 
4.1.6 In the case of common spare parts, the test report from an independent laboratory 
shall be submitted with the conformity certificate. 
4.1.7 The independent laboratory shall make comparisons between the test results for 
genuine spare part and the test results for common spare part. 
4.1.8 The conformity certificate shall be in the format as shown in appendix (A). GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 44.1.9 The conformity certificate shall be valid for one year. 
4.1.10 Three months at least before shipping the first consignment of spare parts, the 
parts manufacturer shall sent to GSO a c onformity certificate in Arabic and/or 
English languages certifying that this type of parts meets the requirements of 
appropriate standards. 
4.1.11 The manufacturer shall send a copy of the approved conformity certificate with 
every consignment. 
5.  STORAGE CONDITIONS 
 If applicable, the manufacturer may recommend any special storage requirement 
relating to the following: 
5.1 On shelves or speciall y made storage facilities. 
5.2 One on top of other parts or special staking arrangement. 5.3 The temperature should be controlled or not. If yes, at what temperature. 5.4 Is there a need for humidity control ?. If so provide details. 
5.5 Whether or not dust control is necessary. 
5.6 Can it be stored in the open sun or in a specially constructed room. 
 
6.  PACKAGING 
6.1 Where applicable each part shall be contained in a seal packaging 
6.2 The package shall display the followin g information Arabic and/or English: 
6.2.1 Manufacturer’s Name or Trade mark 
6.2.2 Country of manufacture 
6.2.3 OEM or replacement part. 
6.2.4 Name of the part. 6.2.5 The quantity in the package. 
6.2.6 The vehicles for which the parts are manufactured. 6.2.7 Safe operating parameters. 
6.2.8 Any approval mark. 
6.2.9 Part number. 
6.3 Where applicable, each package shall contain fitting instruction in Arabic and/or 
English. 
 
7.  LABELING AND MARKING 
  Where spare parts are too large to be packaged the following information shall be 
legibly and durably marked or labeled on the part itself in Arabic and/or English. GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 5–  Manufacturer’s name and/or trade mark. 
– Vehicle type and category for which the parts are manufactured. – Any approval mark. – Month and year of manufacture or its abbreviation (if necessary). – Part name and number. – Fitting/installation instru ctions (Where Necessary). 
– Safe operating parameters. – Maintenance requirements. 
 
8. TEST REPORT 
8.1 The test reports of the tests carried out in accordance with the Saudi Standards or 
the relevant standards if the Saudi Standards is not available shall be submitted 
with conformity certificate. 
8.2 The test report shall be valid for one year only. 8.3 The test report shall include the following. 
–  Name of manufacturer. – Part name and number. – Country of production. – Year and month of manufacture. – Applicable vehicle type and model. 
– Details of manufacturer’s specifications. 
– Name and address of the testing laboratory. – Details of Saudi or other standards. – Details of the results of the test. – Estimated life span of the parts. – Name and signature of the responsible person associated with the testing.  
– Date of test report.  GULF  STANDARD GSO  1712/2010
 
 6APPENDIX  (A) 
 
Model of Conformity Certificate for Motor Vehicles Spare Parts 
  
Name of Manufacturer 
Country of Production  To:  Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (GSO) We hereby certify that the parts manufactured / Exported by use:  Parts Name: ……………………………… Parts No.: …………………………… Produced in the Month …………. Year ……………. Type: ………………. Model year: …………………. Category ……………………. of 
vehicle for which the part is manufactured. 
 Will satisfy the Saudi / other Stan dard(s): …………… Details …………………. 
Details of the tests carried out …………………………………………….   Full name, signature of the responsible person  Date:  
Company Stamp 
   
Note: The manufacturer is to supply a test report with the conformity certificate