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 the United Kingdom
The UK automotive industry is a significant contributor to manufacturing, with major plants in the West Midlands, the North East and the South West, and a strong presence of global brands and specialist engineering firms. Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan Sunderland, Toyota Burnaston and Mini Oxford shape demand for engineers in vehicle design, powertrain, body engineering and production. Motorsport engineering is concentrated around Silverstone, Northamptonshire and the Oxfordshire and Midlands area, where Formula One teams and endurance racing operations employ large numbers of specialists. Engineers in this sector work on product development, testing and supply chain management.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £746 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to automotive engineering qualifications and professional registration?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) are established UK bodies in this field, and the Engineering Council regulates chartered and incorporated engineer titles. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not automatically provide professional registration. Ask IMechE or the Engineering Council how your study would be assessed for registration.
How are automotive and motorsport qualifications viewed by UK employers?
UK car manufacturers, suppliers and motorsport teams typically assess candidates on practical capability, project evidence and experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist study, but employers decide how much weight to give it. Building a portfolio of relevant technical projects alongside your study will strengthen your position with UK employers.
Is it realistic to study automotive engineering online while working in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
Online study means you can fit learning around work without relocating or needing a student visa. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer sponsorship for job-related training, which is a common arrangement in general terms but depends on your employer's policy. Your assigned technical tutor can help you plan your workload. Confirm the time commitment and fee schedule before enrolling.
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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