Diploma in Labelling, VIN and NHTSA Recall Campaigns
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in labelling, VIN and NHTSA recall campaigns. 8 modules covering vehicle identification, mandatory labelling, defects and non-compliance, recall execution, tracking and reporting, data and systems and US–Canada harmonisation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Labelling, VIN and NHTSA Recall Campaigns — studying from Malta
Malta has a modest automotive presence, with the island's economy relying more on services than on vehicle manufacturing. Activity is mainly found in vehicle distribution, aftermarket servicing, and the supply of components and specialist workshops. Engineers interested in motorsport and performance vehicles can find opportunities with dealership groups, service centres and importers that support technical development and customer support. The market favours professionals who combine mechanical knowledge with an understanding of modern electronic and diagnostic systems used across contemporary vehicles.
Fees for Malta: €895 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise automotive engineers, and does a private qualification give me a regulated title?
In Malta, the title 'engineer' is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Vehicle inspection and roadworthiness fall under Transport Malta. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so they do not automatically confer a regulated title. Recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
What kinds of automotive and motorsport employers operate in Malta?
Malta has a limited automotive manufacturing base, so most relevant roles are in automotive service and distribution, fleet management, vehicle inspection, and suppliers serving wider European markets. Motorsport-related work is small and largely international. Employers will judge candidates on demonstrated skills and experience, so a private qualification should be presented alongside practical evidence.
How do I fit a 300 to 1,900-hour programme around a job, and how is the course taught?
Everything is delivered online in English with an assigned technical tutor, so there is no need to attend campus or obtain a visa. Specialist courses are around 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's 1,900 hours. Check your weekly time commitment against your job, and ask whether employer sponsorship or instalment payments could help with funding.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Assign and verify vehicle identification numbers.
Meet mandatory labelling requirements.
Identify reportable defects and non-compliance.
Carry out compliant recall campaigns.
Manage tracking and reporting to NHTSA.
Use data and systems to detect defects.
Coordinate recalls in the United States and Canada.
Who it's for
- Recall managers running safety campaigns for the US market.
- NHTSA compliance specialists handling Part 573 and Part 577 obligations.
- Product labelling coordinators responsible for certification and tyre labels.
- Warranty analysts looking for early signs of defects.
- Field quality engineers investigating issues reported by customers.
- Managers in charge of relations with regulatory authorities.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a vehicle manufacturer.
What you'll work with
- 49 CFR 565 (vehicle identification number requirements)
- 49 CFR 567 (certification requirements)
- 49 CFR 573 (defect and non-compliance responsibility and reports)
- 49 CFR 577 (defect and non-compliance notification)
- 49 CFR 579 (early warning reporting)
- ISO 3779 (VIN content and structure)
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) (Canadian vehicle safety law)
- SAP Warranty Management
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Tableau
- Python
8 modules
1.1Structure of the 17-character VIN1.2World manufacturer identifier (WMI)1.3Vehicle descriptor section (VDS)1.4Check digit and how to calculate it1.5Model year and plant1.6Code assignment by SAE1.7Requirements of 49 CFR 5651.8VIN submission to NHTSA1.9VIN location and marking1.10Practical exercise: VIN decoding and verification
2.1Certification label under 49 CFR 5672.2Tyre and loading information label2.3Airbag labels2.4Labels for multi-stage vehicles2.5Labels for altered vehicles2.6Trailer labels2.7Durability and legibility2.8Label control in production2.9Common errors and prevention2.10Workshop: label audit on an assembly line
3.1Legal definition of a safety defect3.2Non-compliance with FMVSS3.3Five-working-day deadline3.4Part 573 report3.5Office of Defects Investigation investigations3.6Defect petitions3.7NHTSA information requests3.8Inconsequentiality exemptions3.9Civil penalty regime3.10Case study: recall decision for a steering defect
4.1Remedy plan4.2Owner notification under Part 5774.3Interim and final letters4.4Identification of affected vehicles4.5Parts availability4.6Instructions to dealers4.7Reimbursement of prior repairs4.8Equipment and tyre recalls4.9Recalls of used and rental vehicles4.10Practical exercise: drafting a notification letter
5.1Part 573 quarterly reports5.2Completion rates5.3Strategies to improve the completion rate5.4Rental car recalls and the 2015 Act5.5VIN look-up tool5.6TREAD early warning reporting5.7Record retention5.8Communication with NHTSA5.9Consent orders5.10Workshop: plan to raise the completion rate
6.1Warranty management systems6.2Analysis of customer complaints6.3Connected vehicle data6.4Defect analytics6.5NHTSA databases6.6Integration with dealers6.7Parts traceability by serial number6.8Over-the-air updates as a remedy6.9Cybersecurity in software recalls6.10Lab: analysis of NHTSA complaint data
7.1Labelling in Canada7.2Recalls with Transport Canada7.3Deadlines and differences7.4Bilingual owner notifications7.5Coordination of joint campaigns7.6Canadian recall database7.7Imports and the Canadian VIN7.8Penalties in Canada7.9Lessons from binational campaigns7.10Case study: joint US–Canada campaign
8.1Selection of the vehicle8.2VIN plan8.3Labelling plan8.4Defect scenario8.5Drafting the Part 573 report8.6Notification plan8.7Tracking plan8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Warranty Management, Siemens Teamcenter, Tableau and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: VIN decoding for a model range, drafting a defect report and a plan to improve recall completion rates. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: 49 CFR 565, 49 CFR 567, 49 CFR 573, 49 CFR 577, 49 CFR 579, ISO 3779, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP Warranty Management, Siemens Teamcenter, Tableau and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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