Second stage of manufacture of vehicles – Overview

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Second stage of manufacture (SSM) involves modifying or adding to a new vehicle (the base vehicle) to create an alternate vehicle. For example, adding an ambulance, motorhome or fire tender body to a new cab chassis.

This guide covers SSM:

  • under a vehicle type approval
  • by a registered automotive workshop, and
  • during the transitional period.

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