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Domestic Manufacturers (49 CFR Part 566)

Cover Letter:

This is a change to the Manufacturer's Authorized Representative and a name change to the 566 Letter. The new name is: Jonathan LaForte, Vice President, Product Safety Certification NA email: jonathan.laforte@volvo.com ph: 1-336-230-6236

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Company Full Legal Name
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Common Name
Volvo (Truck / Bus)
Previous Legal Name
Date of Last Legal Name Change
URL
http://www.volvo.com/
Doing Business As
Volvo Truck North America, Inc.
Trade or Brand Names, Marks, Logos or Other Designations of Origin
Full Legal Name of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
Jonathan LaForte
Title of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
Vice President, Product Safety Certification NA
Principal Name or Owner Name
Jonathan LaForte
Principal Position
Vice President, Product Safety Certification NA
Manufacturer Address
8003 Piedmont Triad Parkway
City, State/Province PostalCode
Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA 27409
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Manufacturer Contact Name
Emily Bishop
Manufacturer Contact Position
Director, Vehicle Certification & Compliance, NA
Manufacturer Contact Business Phone
(301)573-5972
Manufacturer Contact Business Fax
Manufacturer Contact Business Email
emily.bishop@volvo.com
Submitter's Name
Charles Brown
Submitter's Position
Product Regulation Specialist
Submitter's Business Phone
(336)543-9138
Submitter's Business Email
charles.brown@volvo.com
Production Start Date
Production End Date
Parent Company Name
Other Details/Notes

Manufacturer Types

Vehicle Types

Primary Vehicle Type Description of Vehicles GVWR From GVWR To
Truck Complete heavy duty motor vehicles sold for use as truck-tractors and incomplete heavy duty motor vehicles sold for use in the truck model applications such as refuse, concrete mixer, dump truck etc. Class 7 & 8) Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Bus Complete heavy duty motor vehicle sold for use as commuter coach for city transit. Class 8 Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)

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Supporting Documents

File Name Document Type Title
JL Registered Agent Ltr.pdf Agent Designation Registered Agent Letter
JL 566 Letter.pdf WMI Certificate 566 Letter