In accordance with EU guideline 89/297 EC and § 32 c of the STVZO, vehicles in the Federal Republic of Germany must be equipped with a side protection device, on which the permissible overall weight is greater than 3.5 t and the main parts of the body have a head clearance of more than 500 mm above the road surface. Tractor units, working machines and special vehicles are excluded if their intended use cannot be fulfilled with the installation of a side protection device.

All Crafter 50 5.0t drop-side models are equipped as standard with side protection devices. On the Crafter chassis models (single/crew cab without drop-side body) there are no side protection devices fitted. The side protection devices must be built and fitted in relation to the structure by the custom body manufacturer/coachbuilder in accordance with the EU guideline.

 For retrofitting of side protection devices, observe the following:

• Components such as battery box, air tank, fuel tank, lighting, reflectors, spare wheels and tool boxes may not be installed unless the prescribed spacing dimensions can be met. Brake, air or hydraulic lines and other parts may not be attached to the side protection device.
• The function and accessibility of all vehicle-installed assemblies must not be impaired.