Regulations on maintenance and repair of vehicles in Vietnam

Regulations on maintenance and repair of vehicles in Vietnam (Internet image)

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1. Regulations on maintenance and repair of vehicles in Vietnam

Regulations on maintenance and repair of vehicles according to Articles 5 and 6 of Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT are as follows:

* Regular maintenance

- Regular maintenance must be performed daily or before, after and during every trip.

- Regular maintenance must be performed by the vehicle owner or driver to ensure technical conditions before starting.

- Regular maintenance tasks are specified in Appendix I issued together with Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT.

* Periodic maintenance

- 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 vehicles. Maintenance interval must be performed in accordance with Appendix II issued together with Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT.

- 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.

2. Regulations on repair of vehicles in Vietnam

Regulations on repair of vehicles according to Article 9 of Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT are as follows:

- Vehicles which break down or do not ensure technical safety and environmental safety must be repaired before they are allowed on public roads.

- The repair must be performed in accordance with technical regulations and standards and requirements of manufacturers.

- After finishing repairing damage of vehicles repair shops shall examine and test run the vehicles, ensure the stable and safe operation of vehicles before allowing them to be used on public roads.

- Repair shops are responsible for the warranty of repair tasks in a period of at least 02 months or 1,500 km, whichever comes first, from the date on maintenance completion.

3. Responsibilities of transportation agencies, vehicle owners, drivers in Vietnam

Responsibilities of transportation agencies, vehicle owners, drivers according to Article 10 of Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT are as follows:

- Examine conditions of parts, systems, components to ensure technical safety and environmental safety of vehicles before moving on road traffic.

- Carry out inspections and maintenance regularly before and after every trip or after each day of operation to know well about technical conditions of vehicles. Promptly detect and repair the damage, ensure the operation stability and safety of vehicles.

- Adequately implement the tasks defined in Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT.

- Stick to the maintenance schedule in order to maintain technical conditions of vehicles consistent with technical regulations and standards when moving on road traffic.

4. Responsibilities of maintenance and repair affiliates in Vietnam

Responsibilities of maintenance and repair affiliates according to Article 11 of Circular 53/2014/TT-BGTVT are as follows:

- Have full competence and necessary equipment to ensure the quality of maintenance and repair work.

- Develop and follow procedures for maintenance and repair consistent with each type of vehicles.

- Satisfy the quality of periodic vehicle maintenance and repair in conformity with technical regulations and standards of technical safety and environmental protection.

- Use specialized equipment and advanced technical methods to ensure labor safety, quality in vehicle maintenance and repair work.

- Take measures to collect and dispose of waste and scrap (fats, oils, rubber…), ensure not to cause environment pollution.

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