The ARTSA Institute and industry partners have produced guidance materials with funding from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to boost safety for heavy vehicle drivers, transport companies and all road users.
Three Guides are downloadable below for Suppliers, Consumers, and Purchasing Managers in companies:
• Good Practice Guide for Supply of Replacement Parts
• Good Practice Guide for Consumers of Replacement Parts• Good Practice Guide for Purchasing Managers Who Set Policy
There is also a video available on the ARTSA Youtube channel. Click the following link:
Replacement Part Guidance for Consumers of Heavy Vehicle Parts.
(These lists are not exhaustive)
Auxiliary – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Vehicle jack |
ACCC reference to AS 2615:2016, Hydraulic trolly jacks. |
Vehicle drops when being maintained. |
Burst valve protection for hydraulic lifting cylinders |
(VSB6 Code R1). |
Unexpected drop in the event of a hydraulic hoe bursting |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Brake System Components – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Spring-brake control valve on the truck |
ADR 35 performance requirements exist, (VSB6 G4). |
Unexpected release of parking brake |
Spring-brake relay valves |
No. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Unexpected application of the parking brake |
Service brake foot valve on the truck |
No. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3). |
Loss of service brake effect |
Service brake relay valve |
No. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of service brake effect |
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Also called Electronic Stability Control (ESC). |
Yes. ADR 35 and 38 design and functional requirements exist for VSC. |
Loss of vehicle stability control protection |
# ADR s35 & 38 require brake parts to comply with a national or international standard {AS, SAE, BS, JIS, DIN, ISO, UNECE}, but are not specific about the standard.
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
No in the Technical Requirements column means there is no technical standard that is specified in an Australian vehicle standard regulation, and no technical standard has been identified here.
Mechanical Couplings and subcomponents – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements* |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Automatic Pin Coupling |
CRN or UNECE, ADR 62 (VSB6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
Ball coupling |
CRN or UNECE, ADR 62, (VSG16, VS6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
Fifth Wheel |
CRN or UNECE, ADR 62, (VSB6 P2). |
Possible trailer separation |
Fifth Wheel angle |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 P2). |
Possible trailer separation |
Fifth wheel mounting plate |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 P2). |
Possible trailer separation |
Trailer skid plate |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 P2). |
Loss of kingpin leading to trailer separation |
Pintle hook coupling |
CRN or ECE, ADR 62, (VSB6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
Towbar |
CRN. ADR 62, (VSB6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
Towing kingpin |
CRN or UNECE, ADR 62, (VSB6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
Turntable |
Adequate strength. CRN is not issued for a turntable alone. (VSB6 P1). |
Possible trailer separation |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Rear Axle and Suspension – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Rear axle beam |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 D1). |
Loss of directional control |
Rear suspension structural elements including sway bars |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 D1). |
Loss of directional control |
Rear differential |
Adequate strength. (VSB6 D2, adequate gradeability and startablity). |
Loss of directional control. Loss of drive capability.
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(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Steering System and Front Axle – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Front axle beam |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 E1). |
Loss of steering control |
Front suspension spring (mechanical or airbag) |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 E1). |
Loss of directional control |
Front suspension U-bolts |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 E1). |
Loss of directional control |
Steering Arm, Pitman Arm and Draglink |
Adequate strength and dimensions, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of directional control |
Steering box |
Adequate rating, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of directional control |
Steering hoses |
Adequate pressure rating, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of directional control |
Steering kingpin |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of steering control |
Universal joints for steering column |
Adequate strength, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of directional control |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Tyres and Wheels – Safety 1 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Steer Tyre |
UNECE R24, (VSB E3). |
Loss of steering control |
Front wheel rims |
DOT, (VSB6 E3). |
Loss of steering control |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Brake System Components – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Air brake valves generally |
No / Trailer SARN (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4 VSB6 G4). |
Loss of braking performance |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
Design and performance standards exist in ADRs 35 and 38, (VSB6 G3, G4). |
Loss of wheel lock-up protection. Loss of B-double prime mover legal status. |
Brake Actuator |
Refer to ATA/ITC TAP Compliant brake chambers V2.1, January 2017. ADRs 35 & 38 require parts to comply to a national or international standard but are not specific. Trailer SARN. |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Brake Air tank |
Note that large volume tanks may be pressure vessels under OH&S regulations. Capacity requirements exist in ADRs 35 & 38, Trailer SARN. |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at multiple axles |
Brake drum |
No/Trailer SARN (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4, ECE Reg 90). |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Brake warning lamps |
No. ARR 35 specifies functionality and colour. |
Loss of warning information |
Disc brake calliper |
No/Trailer SARN (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Disc brake pad |
No/Trailer SARN. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4, ECE Reg 90). |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Disc brake rotor |
No/Trailer SARN. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Drum brake shoe |
No/ Trailer SARN. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of service brake or park brake action at one axle |
Exhaust brake |
No. ADR 80 noise limits exist |
Loss of some braking affect |
Brake air hoses |
No/Trailer SARN. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of brake function at multiple axles |
S-cam mechanism for drum brakes |
No/Trailer SARN. (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Degraded brake performance or wear performance at one axle. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
# ADRs 35 & 38 require brake parts to comply with a national or international standard {AS, SAE, BS, JIS, DIN, ISO, UNECE}, but are not specific about the standard.
No in the Technical Requirements column means there is no technical standard that is specified in an Australian vehicle standard regulation, and no technical standard has been identified here.
Cabin Components – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Driver seat with integral seatbelt |
Yes. ADRs 3, 4, 5 are applicable, (VSB6 K1, K2, K3). |
Loss of driver seatbelt protection |
Seatbelts |
Yes. CRN or UNECE, (VSB6 K1, K2, K3). |
Non-compliance. Loss of occupant safety protection |
Side window glass |
Yes. ADR 8. AS2080, UNECE R34, BS AU178, JIS 3211, (VSB6, K1, K2, K3). |
Non-compliance. Loss of occupant safety protection |
Speedometer |
Yes. ADR 18 requirements to be met. |
Loss of accurate speed indication results in safety vulnerability |
Windscreen |
Yes. ADR 8. AS2080, UNECE R34, BS AU178, JIS 3211, (VSB6, K1, K2, K3). |
Non-compliance. Loss of occupant safety protection. Poor visibility of road |
Windscreen wiper rubbers |
No, (ADR 42). |
Loss of windscreen wiping effectiveness as specified in ADR42. Premature wear |
Steering wheel |
No, (ADR 42). |
Difficulty for driver to grip wheel. Some jurisdictions require steering wheel diameter to be at least 300mm irrespective of vehicle category. Inadequate spline hardness could result in loss of steering control. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Chassis Components – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Chassis rail |
No. Adequate strength. Match OEM chassis rail material grade, (VSB6 H4). |
Cracking of a chassis rail could lead to poor road handling or loss of directional control. |
Cross-members and cross-member brackets |
No, match OEM cross-member strength, (VSB6 H4). |
Cracking of cross-members could lead to poor road handling. |
Front Underrun Protection (FUPS) bar |
Yes. ADR 84, CRN, (VSB6 H6 & H7). |
Non-compliance with ADR 84 under-run requirements |
Bullbar |
(ADR 42), (VSB6 H4, H7) |
Headlights and direction indicator lights obscured. Protrusion risk to other road users. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Engine and Drivetrain Components – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Driveshaft |
(VSB6 C1) |
Loss of traction. In extreme cases, mechanical damage to the chassis and/or loss of parts endangering other road users. |
Universal joints in tailshaft |
(VSB6 C1) |
Loss of traction. Mechanical damage if driveshaft falls off. Debris on roadway. |
Electric starter motor cables |
No. Fire retardant properties desirable. |
Fire risk |
Exhaust Muffler |
ADR 80 & 83 performance requirements, (VSB6 A4). |
Non-compliance with ADR requirements. |
Exhaust pipe |
ADR 80 & 83 performance requirements, (VSB6 A4). |
Non-compliance with ADR requirements. |
Diesel Engine |
SARN, ADR 80, (ADR 65 speed limiting requirements exist), (VSB6 A1, A5). |
Emission compliance and speed limiting non-compliance. |
Steering pump |
No, (Force rating), (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of steering system effect |
Power steering hoses |
SAE & DIN standards exist but are not mandated, (VSB6 E2). |
Loss of steering performance |
Transmission |
No. (ADR 65 speed limiting requirements exist), (VSB6 B1). |
Non-compliance with speed limiting requirements, and noise performance. |
Turbocharger |
No, (ADR 83), (VSB6 A3). |
Non-compliance with ADR 83 emissions requirements. |
Air compressor |
ADR 64, (ADRs 35&38#, VSB6 G3 & G4). |
Loss of braking performance. Non-compliance with Roadtrain air supply performance. |
Hydraulic hoses |
SAE & DIN standards exist but are not mandated, (VSB6 R1). |
Fire risk. Risk of dropping body or load |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Lighting – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Headlamps and taillamps |
Yes. CRN, ADR 46, or UNECE. |
Non-compliant headlights. Loss of some visibility |
Fog lights |
Yes. CRN applicable to ADRs 50 & 52. |
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Signal Lamps |
Yes. CRN applicable to ADRs 1, 6, 45, 48, 49, 51, or UNECE. |
Non-compliance. Loss of correct visibility to other road users. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Load carrying and Tiedown Components – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Load tie-downs |
No. Load Restraint Guide id relevant. |
Breakage of tie-downs leading to moving loads. |
Side curtains |
Yes. Load Restraint Guide is relevant. |
Loss of load |
Side gates for trays |
Yes. Load Restraint Guide is relevant. |
Loss of load |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Wheels, Axles and Suspensions – Safety 2 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Wheel rims (Not front axle) |
Yes, DOT marking |
Cracking of wheel rims. Wheel detachment |
Non-steering axle |
No, (VSB6 D1) |
Breakdown. Loss of directional control |
Wheel bearing |
No. |
Loss of steering control. Fire risk. |
Shock absorber |
No. (Road Friendly Suspension status must be maintained), (VSB6 D1, D2, F1, F2). |
Non-compliance with RFS requirements. Loss of suspension effectiveness. |
Suspension Airbag |
No. (Road Friendly Suspension status must be maintained), (VSB6 D1, D2). |
Loss of suspension effect at one location. Poor road handling. Non-compliance with RFS requirements. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Chassis Components – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Brake hose clamps |
No. |
Loss of brake function, mainly at one axle. |
No in the Technical Requirements column means there is no technical standard that is specified in an Australian vehicle standard regulation, and no technical standard has been identified here.
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Cabin Components – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Cabin structural members |
No. |
Cracking of the cabin |
Sunvisor |
Not for heavy vehicle categories. |
Loss of occupant protection. Reduction in visibility in some circumstances. |
Cabin steps |
OH & S safety considerations. |
Breakage causing loss of functionality. |
Grab handles |
OH&S safety considerations. |
Breakage causing loss of functionality. |
Electrical Components – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Batteries |
No, but cables need to be restrained. |
Fire and explosion risk |
Electric looms generally |
No, but cables need to be restrained. |
Fire risk |
Electrical circuit breakers |
No, (ADR 64), (Manual reset circuit breakers specified for B-double and Roadtrain circuits). |
Fire risk. |
Electrical fuses |
No. |
Fire risk |
Electrical leads for trailers |
No, (pin positions specified in ADR 42) |
Fire risk. Loss of lighting functions on trailer. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Engine and Drivetrain Components – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Air filter |
No, (ADR 80, VSB6 A2). |
Loss of emissions compliance because intake restriction if excessive. Engine dusting risk |
Instrumentation generally (not speedometer) |
No. |
Loss of driving information. Inaccurate readings. |
Radiator |
No, (Engine manufacturer's cooling requirements exist). |
Loss of engine performance |
Retarder |
No. |
Loss of braking assistance |
Oil filter |
No. |
Loss of engine safety |
Engine-Brake |
No, (ADR 80). |
Loss of braking assistance |
Bug Deflectors |
No (ADR 42, TIC Code of Practice re Adequate Field of Vision). |
Loss of road visibility on long-bonneted trucks |
Hydraulic controls generally |
No. (OH&S requirements exist). |
Safety control performance |
Fuel filter |
No, (ADR 80). |
Loss of filter performance. Fuel delivery restriction leading to loss of power |
Thermal fan clutch |
No, (ADR 83). |
Loss of engine performance |
Fuel tank addition |
No. |
Risk of fuel loss onto roadway |
Starter motor |
No. |
Loss of starting function |
Intercooler |
No, (ADR 80, VSB6 A2). |
Change of air intake restriction level could alter emissions status |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Lighting – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Reflectors |
Yes. CRN - ADR47), or UNECE |
Non-compliant visibility for other road users. |
Beacon lightbar |
Colour and visibility requirements exist in ADR 44 |
Loss of performance that is mandatory for some special-purpose vehicles. |
Flashing amber warning lights |
Colour and visibility requirements exist in ADR 44 |
Loss of performance that is mandatory for some special-purpose vehicles. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)
Wheels, Axles and Suspensions – Safety 3 |
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Part Type |
Technical Requirements |
Safety and Compliance Risk |
Metal mudguards |
No (ADR 42) |
Non-compliance with ADR 42. Loss of mudguard. |
Plastic mudguards |
No (ADR 42) |
Non-compliance with ADR 42. Loss of mudguard. |
Rear-axle tyres |
Yes, ECE R24 |
Poor tyre grip. May be relevant to Performance-Based Standards (PBS) status |
Panhard Rods for Suspension |
No |
Inadequate strength could result in cracking of the axle. |
Suspension bushes |
No |
Inadequate resilience could result in premature failure and loss of directional control. |
(standards inside brackets are relevant to the system that the item is in)