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  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
  • Suzanne Schulman as Administratrix of the Estate of Brittney M. Schulman, Deceased, Alicia M Arundel, Olga Lipets, Mindy Grabina A/O/E AMY GRABINA, AND MINDY GRABINA, INDIVIDUALLY,, Steven Baruch A/O/E LAUREN BARUCH, deceased, AND STEVEN BARUCH, INDIVIDUALLY,, Joelle Dimonte, Melissa A Crai, Arthur A Belli Jr AS PARENT AND NATURAL GUARDIAN OF STEPHANIE BELLI, DECEASED, AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE E/O STEPHANIE BELLI v. Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc., Carlos F Pino, Romeo Dimon Marine Service, Inc., Steven D Romeo, Town Of Southold, County Of Suffolk, Cabot Coach Builders, Inc D/B/A Royale Limousine, Xyz Companies 1-5 NAME BEING FICTITIOUS BUT INTENDED TO BE THE REMANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR SELLERS OF THE 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STRETCH LIMOUSINE INVOLVED IN THE COLLISION, Tort document preview
						
                                

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FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 EXHIBIT "G" FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 LANGE TECHNICAL SERVICES, LTD. Forensic Automotive Engineering Claims Assistance Services www.LangeTech.net January 12, 2021 To: Mr. Steven A. Steigerwald, Esq. Law Offices of Andrea G. Sawyers Re: Index No.: 611214/15 Alicia M. Arundel et al v Ultimate Class Limousine, Inc. Our File No: 16287SDA05 Mr. Steigerwald: In compliance with your Subpoena Dues Tecum, below is a Drobox link that includes my entire file as it presently stands. I was not provided with a testimony transcript. The link will remain active for 6 months. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/04wra9ptqinyx6t/AAA02gJ6gQGRJ2HmbHAo8C4Fa?dl= 0 If you wish to receive the file in another way (i.e., portable/thumb drive), please contact my office at your earliest convenience. Based on the subpoena, the submission of the documents fulfills my associated obligations. As such, I will not be participating in a deposition on January 15, 2021 nor will I participate in the future without payment for my services. Please contact me if there remains questions or concerns. Lange Technical Services, Ltd. Jeffrey Lange, PE, President FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 ÓLLEnT7 0LIS C M BCV --- /6Z8] S?DAO C speclaiVehicleEngineering Commercial Vehicles QVM Programs-Limousines To: Potential Limousine Vehicle -QVM Program Applicant Subject: QVM Program Qualification Requirements: 2015 Model Year Update Background The Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program focuses on the manufacturing of safe limousines, in conjunction with compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), process and quality control, and a commitment to continuous improvomont. This document is a review of the policies that are currently in place to coincide with the on-going changes of the QVM prcgram and of the conversion industry. The fcliswiñg provides a general overview of the QVM program requirements for new applicants and related conversion information for the Lincoln MKT Town Car. Complete conversion information is contained in the latestQVM Limousine / Hearse Builders Guide. The information that follows pertains to the QVM Program for the 2015 model year and beyond until updated. The Builders Guide can be viewed at our website: www.fleet.ford.com/limo QVM Program - New Builder Approvals The fcilawiñg outlines the general process and high!|ghts some of the major requirements for picspective QVM program applicants to qualify for the QVM Limousine Vehicles conversion program. The information picvided is not meant to be complete, but isintended to provide a general overview of the QVM qualification process. Complete information regarding the qualificatica procêss - can be obtained by contacting the QVM Engineering Office @ 313 /322 7926. N_oote:Neither Ford Motor Or QVM Cust ryatty Engiñéér|ñg makes any determination as tothe safety of any specific QVM builtvehicle. The information réviâwâd by QVM Engineering is forthe purpose of adit|ñg QVM mãñü!ëvturers toact5ñnine if they comply withour recommendations. All OVM mem!fect••rers are solely responsible forthe cénificâtion and safety performance of theirproducts. PHASE 1 -A prospective applicant will be required to comply with the fci:cwiñg as well as all other QVM program requirsmênts to receive QVM Program approval: • Written Request for Consideration - A prospective QVM applicant must firstsubmit a written request stating their desire to be considered for QVM program approval. The request must contain the following: Detailed / Corporation !ñferrñãticñ- parent names or other substantial Company including company holding interests. Also, the names of allchiefoperating officers and key management. Offices and information - location and size. Also, include manufacturing facility including facility any intended affiliaticñ with other manufacturing organizations if theentireccñvarsicñ process willnot be performed atthe main facility. NOTE: A prospective QVM âpplic5ñt or current OVM buildermay not be iñvoivéd inany way withâñothér manufacturing facilitythatmanufactures vehicles and isNOT intending to be, or,is nota member of the QVM program. This includes facilitiés / companies which build non-QVM comp||añt Ford Motor Company vehicles. 4 Demonstrate the abilitytosecure a minimum of $5 Millionof General LiabilityInsurance. 4 Projected start-up date. J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 1 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 QVM Program - New Builder Approvals (con't) • Design / Model Information - A prospective QVM applicant must provide the following information for each model or group of converted vehicles intended for production: Vehicle model or type (Limousine, funeral coach, 6-door, 24 hour car) Wheelbase extension lengths to be offered for each vehicle type Seating configurations evailab|ê for each wheelbase extension and vehicle type, showing the designated seating positions and seating area diméñsicñs for each seating position. 4 Number of doors (ifnot the standard; 4), foreach wheelbase extsasicñ and vehicle type (i.e.; 5,or 6) Total rated passenger capacity INCLUDING DRIVER for each wheelbase extension and vehicle type. • Weight Analysis - In addition to a design report each QVM must submit a weight study detailing the actual or estimated weight of alladded structure, including wiring, carpet, trim materials and included options (i.e.- A/C unit and electrical accessories,...). The sunroof, auxiliary hardware, weight analysis should start with the curb weight of a MKT Town Car 400A or 401A Package (as received from the factory), and provide detail demonstrating that the added weight of the structure, passengers and luggage meets the QVM Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) guideline of 7450 (hearse), 7650 (70-80") or 7950 (120") pounds forMKT Town Car. For analysis purposes, assume that the curb weight of a 400A(limo)/401A(hearse) Package MKT Town Car is - Requirements' 4800/4700 pounds. (see page 5 section titled'Vehicle Platform for GWV information for hearse applications). • Product Design Assumptions - The design assumption or standards are to be used following during the ccavêrsion design and development process. These standards are only guidelines and not intended to cover allsituations. Weight / Passenger = 150 pounds Casket & Contents = 350 pounds Standard Luggage Load = 200 pounds = * *Minimum Luggage Load 100 pounds (requires a restriction label) [Iuggage load restriction does NOT apply to hearse conversions.] • **FMVSS / CMVSS Analysis- Each prospective QVM applicant must provide documentaticñ demonstrating compliance with allapplicable FMVSS (CMVSS ifexporting to Canada) fortheir proposed conversion design(s). Compliance statements must be provided for allapplicable standards - standards deemed to not be affected the conversion process. For including during standards not affected during the conversion process, the statement should justify the conclusion as to why the standard was not affected. When providing FMVSS compliance statements for standards affected during the limousine conversion process, each coach builder should include a statement that answers the following fundamental questions: 1. What is the standard; not just the title,but a short statement that describes the purpose and intent of the standard. 2. What does ittake to pass the standard; provide detail or a summary of how the standard is satisfiedor what must occur to - thiscould include numeric and/or qualitative comply measures. 3. _Why does your vehicle pass the standard; indicate the actual or projected performance of your vehicle design with respect to the standard under review. Make comparisons and reference the standards acceptance criteria.Also, what supports your conclusions that your vêhicis meets the standard ? This data must be accessible for inspection and review. Always reference testing data used for proof of compliañcs by test number, VIN, etc... J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 2 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 QVM Program - New Builder Approvals (con't) To assist the QVM Program members with determining compliance with government safety standards, Ford Motor Company has conducted aña|yt|cal analysis and physical testing for several FMVSS standards typically affected during the vehicle conversion piccess. This data (commonly referred to as "group test data") is available to allmembers ofthe QVM program. This data isonly applicable ifallasscciated conversion guidelines and assumptions presented in this document and the QVM Limousine Builders Guides are followed. Any deviation or departure from these quidelines requires approval and written authorization from the QVM Engineering p_Mge. After successfully completing the requirements for 'Written Request for Consideration', Information' Analysis' 'Model/Design and Weight the QVM Engineering Office will loan the prospective QVM applicant this data for use in dstsimining FMVSS compliance. This information is confidential and the property of Ford Motor Company. The documentation must be returned to the QVM Engineering Office if the prospective applicant does not successfully qualify forQVM approval. )Qg--- )QOT Ifa prospective applicant does not have adequate experience interpreting FMVSS regulations, the QVM Engineering Office strongly encourages that assistance from an experienced professional engineer be considered to assist in the interpretation of these standards. Ifthis method is chosen, a full time employee of the company must be trained and dedicated as the FMVSS liaison to insure that the stated compliance isnot affected during dail manufactu g operations· 9¾¾D 9þ& GFLL 6 *Crash test data will be provided to the perspective QVM upon request. This process starts in PHASE 1, and is an ongoing process until statements of compliance are 'on-site' reviewed during the final inspection audit PHASE 2 - Once the steps in Phase 1 have been completed and reviewed the QVM by Engineering Office, the prospective builder will be authorized to begin manufacture of their firsttwo QVM approved builds for the vehicle inspection process (see below). AII conversions mañüfactured before completing these reviews are not eligible for QVM program consideration. Faith' - • 'Good Agreement Once a prospective applicant enters into the QVM qualificaticn process they agree to follow the program guidelines as presented in this document and the MKT Buildere faith' Town Car Limousine / Hearse or Navigator Guide. This 'good agreement applies with the onset of the Phase 2 criteriauntil such time that the prospective applicant is either approved or disqualified from QVM consideration. • & Converted Vehicle Inspection Audit - After the above paper work has been Facility received, reviewed, and approved by the QVM Engineering Office, an on-sight facilityand vehicle inspection audit willbe scheduled. At this time the prospedive QVM will be authorized to convert two trialvehicles which willbe reviewed at the audit. The vehicle inspection review will be conducted on one completed unit that reprsssñts the highest contêñt / weight and longest extension length authorized during the Phase 1 review process. The second vehicle must be in a partialcompletion stage to allow for review of the interior structure and chassis mad!ñcations. This on-site inspection willfocus on the folicwing criteria: a cess readiness M IfHleWif#MEillMMlVITBWfc¶MM Converted vehicle construction and verification to submitted design analysis and QVM guidelines. See the Builders Guide for details. www.fleet.ford.com/limo J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 3 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 PHASE 3 - Once the above stages are completed the approvêd builder will be successfully, newly required / restricted to the following: • Sign a QVM Agreement - The appraysd builder must sign a QVM contract and meet all newly the stipulations contained within the agreement. • Probation Period - The approved builder willbe under a one-year probation Mandatory newly period to assess their capability to meet program guidelines. Vehicle Weights / Requirsmêñts - For a QVM manufacturer must acquire the use approval, of and/or purchase scales in order to weigh vehicles at the appropriate GVW that applies. The weight iñformation isdocumented on a QVM Weight Ticket. Each vehicle produced will require a weight ticket untilwritten instruction from the QVM Engiñêêriñg Office states otherwise. GeeFATitraffm:Cnf3]b 1631% > Calibration information for your purchased scales must be available and scales must be recalibrated every calendar year. • Wheé|base Extension Length Limit- Each new potential QVM willbe able to produce any length vehicle that best suits theirbusiness case. The maximum length allowed by the QVM program is as follows. MKT Town Car = 120 inches. In order to ensum that and quality safety are maintained, the fo!!owing criteria has been establish÷d as a requirement for building vehicles at their maximum limitfor new QVMs. > The first25 vehicles produced will be reqü|red to have the followliig documentation o A QVM weight ticketshowing afflweights required (see attached QVM weight ticket) o Owner information for the vs|1|cis including; Company name, address, phone number, email address, and contact name ifdifferent from the company name. o A written approval (email or ot|1erwise) from this office forthe release/sale of each vehicle is isquiisd before they can be released to the end customer. ** The QVM Office reserves the right to review the above information and conduct surveys of vehicle customers to assess the newly approved builder's capability to meet QVM requirements for quality, customer satisfaction, and conversion design and durability considerations. • 6 - Month Interim Status Review - The QVM Office will conduct an interim status Engineering review to ccñfirm the newly approved QVM builders performance to program objectives. This review willexamine the following: Feedback on Conversion and Customer Satisfaction from the FCSD Hotline (800/ 34- Quality FLEET) Customer Satisfaction Mail / Phone Survey Results ( Ifdeemed necessary) Certificate of Completion Reports / Incentive Program Compliance Compliance to Conversion Restrictions / Guidelines WëeTKtrèiGTMêiiG2FKilbWMa1|WTRi¥lilifilfeféi| pWüIåLWit Wäë{ñTfWéññ?à|[ficWWÞW66ãM J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 4 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 hicle Platform Requirements QVM approved conversions are to be constructed on the indicated heavy-duty option packages and are required to meet the following GVW guidê||ñês. Contact the QVM Engineering Office for more information or questions concerning vehicis platform capabi!Miss. • AII conversions must be comp!eted on the specified package: heavy duty / MKT Town Car Limousine -400A option package / MKT Town Car Hearse - 401A option package Note: Any pthg Ford Motor Company vehicles than the ones mêñticned above are restricted from conversions and will lead to immediate dismissal from the QVM program. All folicwing vehicle brands are restricted from conversion: m Ford m Lincoln The QVM Spirit VM cedmeetion is not just a program for vehicle modmcation. QVM sñvisions complying with the spiritof the yivyiam and is intended to create trust betweeñ the customer, coachbuilder, and chassis mañüfäcturer with a goal ofproducing vehicles that meet approved crash and durability ndards. QVM is not iñtêñdêd to simply pmvide a mask (certification) to hide behind, or sole y a method for receiving conversion incentives to increase QVM picñtâbility. QVM is about doing the right thing with allpartners involved in the busiñéss, even if QVM is not the most convenient or aggressive path available. Therefore, a QVM builder may nqt be involved in any way (including ownership, partial owñêrship, or receiving profits) with another manufacturing facilitythat manufactures vehicles outside of the QVM program guidelines, and is_n_ol or not intending to be a member of the QVM program. This spêcifics!|y includes facilities / companies which build non-QVM compliant Ford Motor Company vehicles ine!uding all Ford Motor Company affiliated vehicles such as: Ford trucks, Lincoln, and Lincoln trucks. Affiliatiüñwith such a company isgrounds for immediatê dismissal from, and loss of allbenefits associated with the QVM program. Ifyou need further clarificationof this please call the QVM Office: 313 / 322 - policy, Engineering 7926 Platform Maximum Weights • GVW limitsfor QVM approved convemions are as fo!!ows: MKT Town Car Limousine = 7,950 pounds (120") MKT Town Car Limousine = 7,650 pounds (70-80") MKT Town Car Hearse = 7,450 pounds (44") J.Metz NewQ VM15.doc Page 5 of 9 10/28/2015 . FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 M Program - Vehicle Conversion Highlights The following information provides a general overview of some of the new or revised conversion requiramêñts associated with the QVM program. These requirsmsats are applicable to allQVM conysis|cñs unless indicated otherwise. The information provided is not meant to be complete, but is intended to provide an overview for product design and devslapmêñt purposes. • B-Pillar Reinforcement - Full OEM B-pillars are required at alllocations In the Body conversion. B-pillars n]l!¡gbe purchased from the approved OEM source. QVM Engineering must approve any modificaticñs to the OEM B-pillar. B-Pillars / PillarSpacina -> Only OEM factory approved B-Pillars may be used at door !ocations. -> B-pillars can not be splitor modified in any way => All pillars MUST be welded with a full / censnuous seam at the top, bottom, inside and outside attachment points pP) pgA)érl * Ifthere are any questions regarding b-pillar u age and/o spacing, please contact the QVM Engineering office: 313-322-7926 -gsgiÊ, *** All Builders Guides may be viewed on our website at www.fleet.ford.cc.-.!!!me • Side Impact Intrusion Beam - The side impact beam for the extêñdsd section of the ccñvsitsd vehicle must meet or exceed the following guidelines: • Round tubing • OD = 1.251 x wall = 0.0945 (inches) • >230 KSI , Tensile strength /EBS .7%?† Aff§S Â;$Oppe30 /?_S( • Maximum unsupported span (distance between of 70 inches. B-pillars) • attached at each B-pillar Rigidly Roof Supports - OEM style (or roof supports must be located and equivalent) positively attached at each B-pillar reinforcement. • Driveshe't Length - The OEM driveshaft length can not be extended. Multiple section drive shafts are required forallwheelbase extensions. • Center Divider Attachment - The center divider must be attached to the (i.e.-partition) rigidly body structure. • Cut Line - the separaticñ cut line must be rearward of the front door B-pillaras Body body specified. • Door Configuration - Vehicle designs with wheelbase extensions over 100 inches which |ñcarporate more than four (4) doors must be reviewed and approved by QVM Engineerin Fixture - AllQVM manufadurers are required to incorporate a rigidvehicle cutting raming xture during the extension process. This fixture must be constructed to reference the master locator holes of the OEM frame. This willinsure accuracy during the extension process and prevent excessive front to rear axle thrust angle concerns. This fixture must be in place an function!ng at the time of the annual QVM audit. Details on the cutting fixture are in the Builders Guide. You can view the Builders Guide Online at www.fleet.ford.com/limo J.Metz NewQ VM15.doc Page 6 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 Program - Contact Li Key The chart below provides the contact names / numbers for several areas that support a prospective builder during the QVM application process. Questions Regarding | Contact-Area Phone (p) / Fax (x) /Cell [c) 1 The QVM The QVM Jeff Metz - QVM 313-322-7926 Program, Engineering p applicatioñ process, engineering or Office (jmetz@ford.com) 313-805-3157 c the conversion process 313-390-3160 x • Incentive program information Kim Johnston- QVM Fleet Office 313-390-2779 p • MKT Town Car & SUV order (kjohnst3@ford.com) 313-390-3488 x status • Advertising information,(clip art, brochures) QVM incentive claim Kim Johnston- QVM Fleet Office Same as above process, forms, | payment schedule Financing, or setting up a credit line Ford Motor Credit domrñercial 800-706-0997 p for purchasing QVM limousines Lending Services -Acquiring a Fleet Identification Ford Fleet Business Office. | 800-343-5338 p Number - (required to order and Commercial Vehicle Operations For FIN info follow (FIN) purchase MKT Town Car 418/419 the menu. option Limousine/Hearse Builders Package chassis 17 L Navigator & For Fleet Service 800A Excursion limo chassis) ONLY! use: Menu pick - 3 -Fleet Service Assistance OEM approved B-pillars Bud Thomas- InfiniteInnovations 417-863-0300 Purchasing p required for QVM approved limousine 417-863-0320 x conversioñs round crash beam bar material. Ifyou have any questions or need more information, please contact me or the QVM Eñgiñéering Office. Venicsis & IJVERY LIMouslNE Je(f pa Jeff Metz Dick Cupka QVM Engineering Office /Program Coordinator QVM Engineering Manager 313/322-7926 313/322-1730 J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 7 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 4 Attachment 2 QVM New Builder Approval Process Phase 1 - Analytical Review -> QVM candidate: RESUBMIT •Submits writtenrequest toQVM Engineering Office forreview •Begins the process todevelop analyticalconversion information •Applicantsubmits analyticalstudiesforreview , FAIL •QVM Eng. provides feedback & identifies QVM Engineering Officereviews applicants concern areas / requiremêñt shortfalls Phase 1 conversion design & FMVSS analysis •Applicantdevelops resolutionplan & re-submits to QVM Engineering forapproval PASS RESUBMIT QVM Engiñêêriñg conducts a preliminary •QVM Eng. provides feedback & identifies phone auditto assess and facility FAIL concern areas shortfalls Irequirement manufacturing process readiness •Applicant develops resolutionplan & re-submits to QVM Engineering for approval - PASS Phase 2- Vehicle Construction / FacilityInspection Stage Faith' •Applicantagrees to comply with provisions of the'Good Agreement •QVM Eng:ñêêring schedules a tentative inspection facility date to review: - readiness toQVM manufacturing / process requirements - confirmationof analyticalanalysisprovided in Phase 1 FAIL •QVM applicant is authorizedtoconvert two trial vehicles forinspection during the audit facility toreview compliance withQVM conversion practices& guidelines. PASS - one cümpiêted unit the highest content/ weight fully representing and extension lengthapproved formanufacture - one unit completed toallow a structuralreview of theadded partially interior/ chassissections & to assess manufacturing practices µ Phase 3 - App!!cent ApprGvêd •QVM Eng. Identifiesareas of Non-compliance •QVM agreement signed •QVM Eng. Assesses Impact ofconcems & •Mandatory prübatics periodbegins PASS •CorrectiveActions reviewed / discussed •Conversions limitedtoapproved designs & wheelbase extension limit •QVM Eng. Assesses coach-buildercapability •New QVM builder begins certified to meet program guidelines& correct vehicle compiling conversion weight data defects. Not Approved CONGRATULATIONS !! Welcome to the QVM Program amme-m--sran--- •Gue!ificationrequestdeferred untilnext program year Attachment 2 J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 8 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 811 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/04/2021 FFICIAL QVM WEIGHT TICKET - 2015 VIN VEHICLE TYPE: LIMOL I HEARSE ITOTAL WHEELBASE EXTENSION REQUIRED FOR MKT & SUV LIMO ONLY HEARSE IS ALWAYS 44" TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS INCLUDING DRIVER RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INSTALLED? YES NO RSC CONFIGURED?* MODULE YES NO YES TlRE PRESSURE LF RF LR RR I I I I CURB WEIGHT LF RF LR RR CORNERS TOTAL CURB FRONT REAR TOTAL 0 0 ÑORMAL LOAD LF RF LR RR CORNERS ITOTAL NORMAL FRONT REAR TOTAL 0 0 0 MAX GVWR LF RF LR RR CORNERS TOTAL GVWR FRONT REAR TOTAL 0 0 0 EDEEÙÈf/È EMPTY 1/4 1/2 3/4 FULL HIGHLIGHT FUEL LEVEL SCALE INFORMATION MANUFACTURER DATE LAST CERTIFIED MO DAY YR *THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS CERTIFIED TO BE ACCURATE: QVM EMPLOYEE* u n an n AUTHROlZED J.Metz NewQVM15.doc Page 9 of 9 10/28/2015 FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 08/04/2021 09:58 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. 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