MIL-T-62087 Truck: Compact Forward Control Van, Recruiter, 5,400 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a forward control, gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, commercial integral cab-van-body compact type truck recruiter having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 5,400 pounds. The vehicle is equipped with an elevating or stationary raised roof section. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62087E

3.1.1.3 Silicone brake fluid. When specified (see 6.2), and if available as the manufacturer's standard or optional brake fluid, brake fluid conforming to MIL-B-46176 shall be provided in the brake system. A tag shall be placed near the master cylinder stating "CAUTION: USE SILICONE BRAKE FLUID ONLY, MIL-B-46176."

* 3.1.1.4 Brake lights. At least one pair of brake lights shall override the four-way emergency flasher. Modifications to the manufacturer's standard product to accommodate this requirement shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. If additional lights are added to the vehicle, the lights shall be selected from the chassis manufacturer's standard matching hardware.

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.2 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis with all attachments, accessories, and equipment; body; and full complement of fuel, lubricants, and coolant.

3.2.3 Gross vehicle weight. The GVW shall consist of curb weight, operator (weight computed at 175 pounds), and a payload, distributed evenly over the vehicle load area, to provide not less than the specified GVW. Minimum payload shall be 700 pounds.

* 3.2.4 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacturing.

3.2.5 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.94. The vehicle exterior sound level shall not exceed the noise limits established by the California Vehicle Code, Section 27200.

3.2.6 Ratings. Vehicle and component ratings shall be the manufacturer's published ratings. Vehicle and component ratings shall not not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification. When published ratings are not available, verification of ratings shall be available to the engineering office of the procuring activity.