Vietnam: Periodic maintenance performed at repair shops for road vehicles

According to Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, periodic maintenance must be performed in accordance with maintenance interval with different maintenance levels. Periodic maintenance must be performed at repair shops as follows:

- If maintenance instructions are provided by the manufacturer, such instructions shall be complied with;

- If manufacturer’s instructions are not available: Repair shops must have maintenance tasks suitable for each type of vehicle. Maintenance interval must be performed in accordance with Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

For specialized equipment installed in the vehicles, the determination of maintenance interval and tasks for specialized systems and equipment besides the parts defined in this Circular shall be based on the usage characteristics and instructions of manufacturers.

After finishing periodic maintenance for vehicles, technical officers of repair shops shall carry out an inspection to ensure work quality.

There must be a maintenance completion note which specifies warranty terms and warranty period after maintenance is completed. The warranty period shall be at least 02 months or 1,500 km, whichever comes first, from the date on maintenance completion.

Besides, Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT stipulates that repair shops shall base on maintenance tasks and intervals to develop suitable maintenance procedures. Every step in maintenance procedures must be performed by technicians with appropriate qualifications.

View more details at Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from December 01, 2014.

Ty Na

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