Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00871:clause:3_4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00871
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 4
Character Range: 93251–95553

4  Standards concerning components of the converted vehicle

Replacement of original components
 (1) The original components of the vehicle must not have been replaced in the course of the conversion, except:
  (a) where necessary to convert the vehicle to right-hand drive; or
 (b) where the effect of a determination made under section 88 of the Rules is to require the component to be replaced.
Note: The effect of a determination made under section 88 of the Rules may be to require deteriorated components to be replaced.
 (2) Without limiting subclause (1), it is permissible for an original component to have been replaced where it was unsuitable for use in the converted vehicle.

Equivalent components to be used where possible
 (3) Where:
 (a) an original component required replacement; and
 (b) an equivalent component from a right-hand drive variant of the model of vehicle was available and suitable for use in the converted vehicle;
the original component must have been replaced with the equivalent component.

Other compatible components to be used as an alternative
 (4) Where:
 (a) an original component required replacement; and
 (b) a component mentioned in paragraph (3)(b) was not available or suitable for use in the converted vehicle;
the original component must have been replaced with a compatible component designed for another model of vehicle.

Requirements for substitute components
 (5) Where a component was added or replaced in the course of the conversion, the additional or substitute component must:
 (a) be compatible with the mounting arrangements for the component; and
 (b) be capable of withstanding the loads that the component is likely to bear; and
 (c) support the interface of the component with other systems in the converted vehicle.
 (6) Where a load-bearing component of the vehicle was modified or replaced in the course of the conversion, the modified or replacement component must be equivalent to the original component in the following respects:
 (a) the factor of safety in respect of peak or shock loads;
 (b) the fatigue life, where the component is susceptible to high cycle fluctuating loads.
 (7) The factor of safety is the load that the manufacturer designed the component to bear in excess of the expected normal load on the component.