National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2026-10-26 · Proposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 108 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles
Official abstract: NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The proposed updates to the standard are intended to remove unnecessary requirements and to provide design flexibility without impact on vehicle safety. The first two proposed changes would amend the test voltage specification for integral beam type headlamps and remove requirements that apply to vertical headlamp arrangements. Further proposed changes address vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that do not have manually operated driving controls. Those modifications would limit the application of certain requirements for manually operated turn signal, hazard warning signal, and beam switching controls to vehicles with manually operated driving controls. The changes are intended to address regulatory burdens and costs associated with equipment that does not fulfill the same purpose or provide safety benefits in an ADS-equipped vehicle without manually operated driving controls as in a vehicle with such controls. The changes would also narrow certain requirements for telltales to vehicles with manually operated driving controls and incorporate the term "telltale" where appropriate throughout the standard. Finally, a proposed addition to the standard would allow cyan-colored ADS marker lamps as optional motor vehicle lighting equipment in ADS-equipped vehicles.
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2026-10-23 · Proposed Rule
Part 572; Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint 50th Percentile Adult Male Dummy (THOR-50M); Extension of Comment Period
Official abstract: In response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) published on September 22, 2026. The SNPRM supplements NHTSA's September 2023 notice of proposed rulemaking to amend NHTSA's regulations to include an advanced crash test dummy (the Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR) 50th percentile adult male) by requesting comment on specifying an additional spine configuration and an alternative to the face foam, and announcing the availability of additional documents. The comment period for the SNPRM was originally scheduled to end on October 22, 2026. It will now end on November 21, 2026.
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2026-10-19 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Older Novice Driver Study
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to conduct a new information collection, Older Novice Driver Study. This study aims to examine the driving performance and behavior of younger (less than age 17) and older (ages 18 to 20) novice drivers during their first year of unsupervised driving to inform the feasibility of developing Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) provisions that apply to older novice drivers. This study will also examine the driving performance and behavior of novices who are consistently at higher- or lower-risk during this period to inform the development of other behavioral countermeasures like training, education, and messaging. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on May 26, 2026. NHTSA did not receive any comments on the proposed information collection.
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2026-10-15 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) User Acceptance and Effectiveness Testing Using Simulator and/or Closed Track Methods
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to evaluate driver's acceptance and use of intelligent speed assistance systems. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on June 25, 2026. Five comments were received during the comment period. NHTSA has addressed these comments, and there are no resulting changes to this collection based on the comments. However, due to rounding adjustments, the total estimated burden hours were reduced from 311 to 308 hours.
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2026-10-08 · Notice
Notice of Intent To Establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Vehicle Lighting; Request for Comments and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
Official abstract: NHTSA announces its intent to form a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Vehicle Lighting. The committee will advise the Secretary on vehicle lighting safety matters through a negotiated rulemaking process. The committee will terminate when its stated objectives have been accomplished (i.e., the committee submits its recommendations to the Secretary) or upon the expiration of a period not to exceed two years, unless the charter is renewed by the Secretary. This notice seeks public comment on the proposed establishment of this committee and its proposed membership. This notice also requests nominations for membership on the committee.
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2026-10-07 · Notice
NHTSA Safety Research Portfolio Public Meeting: Fall 2026, and Automated Driving Systems Workshop
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will hold a public meeting on December 1-2, 2026, to provide updates and insights into ongoing activities across NHTSA's safety research programs. The meeting will be held in-person and will feature panel presentations and research posters by representatives from the Offices of Vehicle Safety Research and Behavioral Safety Research. Each research panel will conclude with an opportunity for the audience to ask technical questions related to the presented materials. Visual slides used in presentations and posters will be made available in the public docket following the public meeting. The event will not be live streamed; however, panel presentations will be recorded and made available on the NHTSA website after the event. On the afternoon of the first day, Tuesday, December 1, the Agency will also convene an Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Workshop organized by the Office of Automation Safety. The ADS Workshop will not be recorded.
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2026-10-07 · Notice
Receipt of Petitions for Renewal of Temporary Exemptions From Shoulder Belt Requirement for Side-Facing Seats on Motorcoaches
Official abstract: NHTSA has received identical petitions from 13 final-stage manufacturers of "entertainer-type motorcoaches," seeking renewal of temporary exemptions from a shoulder belt requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," for side-facing seats on motorcoaches. The petitioners seek to renew their exemptions that allow them to install Type 1 seat belts (lap belt only) at side-facing seating positions, instead of Type 2 seat belts (lap and shoulder belts) required by FMVSS No. 208. Each petitioner states that, absent the requested exemption, it will otherwise be unable to sell a vehicle whose overall level of safety or impact protection is at least equal to that of a nonexempted vehicle. NHTSA is publishing this document to notify the public of the receipt of the petitions and to request comment on them, in accordance with statutory and administrative provisions.
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2026-10-07 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Consumer Complaint Information
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comment on our intent to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved information collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on information gathered through consumer complaints.
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2026-10-06 · Rule
Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the 911 Grant Program
Official abstract: In this action, NTIA and NHTSA are removing regulations related to the 911 Grant Program because the program is no longer active and there have been no new appropriations to revive or extend it. This removal is intended to eliminate obsolete regulatory language, ensure that the Code of Federal Regulations is accurate and up-to-date, and minimize the risk of confusion regarding the availability of grant funds.
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2026-10-06 · Notice
Request for Information: Nationwide Implementation of Prehospital Blood Transfusion
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on behalf of the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS), is seeking comments from all sources (public, private, governmental, academic, professional, public interest groups, and other interested parties) on the nationwide implementation of prehospital blood transfusion. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments on strategies, barriers, and solutions to advance prehospital blood transfusion capabilities across State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 systems, and to request responses to specific questions provided below. This notice is an information-gathering inquiry and is neither a request for proposals nor an invitation for bids.
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2026-10-06 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to assess contextual driver monitoring systems (DMS). A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on June 10, 2026 (with an administrative correction published June 18, 2026).
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2026-09-30 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew with change a currently approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on generic clearance for qualitative feedback on agency service delivery. This renewal request includes a modification to the information collection. Specifically, NHTSA is adding annual tracking studies for its high-visibility enforcement (HVE) campaigns (four per year) to report campaign metrics for evidence plans and additional customer satisfaction surveys. NHTSA added campaign performance metrics to the agency's annual Evidence Plan for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to measure the success of its HVE campaigns through its media buys. Because these HVE tracking studies were not included in the previously approved fast-track reinstatement package, their inclusion results in an increase in both total annual respondents and burden hours.
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2026-09-30 · Rule
The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
Official abstract: NHTSA, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is substantially recalibrating the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program to bring the program into compliance with the law and to remove previous regulatory distortions which have induced manufacturers to make design decisions that have neither aligned with market demand and the needs of American families nor have delivered the consistent improvements in the fuel economy performance of manufacturer fleets, as Congress intended. This recalibration finalizes amendments to fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022- 2026 and MYs 2027-2031. This final rule also finalizes amendments to compliance aspects of the program, including to vehicle classification and other compliance pathways.
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2026-09-30 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Consolidated Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles (Except the VIN)
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of labeling information on nine Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. The labeling requirements include brake fluid warning for vehicles with a GVWR greater than 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds), brake fluid warning for vehicles with a GVWR of 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds) or less, glazing labeling, air bag warning labels, seat belt labeling, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel label, CNG fuel container labels, hydrogen fueled vehicle fueling label, and hydrogen fuel container labels. NHTSA is also requesting a modification of this collection to include three existing label requirements that were not previously included in this ICR and two recently established labeling requirements. The label requirements added to this ICR are for requirements contained in 49 CFR parts 571.208, 303, 304, 307, and 308. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 8, 2026. No comments were received.
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2026-09-30 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Consolidated Labeling Requirements and Procedures for Selecting Lines To Be Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Consolidated Labeling Requirements for 49 CFR parts 541 and Procedures for Selecting Lines to be Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard for 542--Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on March 20, 2026 (91 FR 13696). No comments were received.
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2026-09-28 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP26-005
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition, DP26-005, submitted by Mr. Nathaniel W. Bowe III (Petitioner) to the Administrator of NHTSA (Agency) by a letter dated May 30, 2026, under 49 U.S.C. 30162 and 49 CFR part 552. The Petition requests that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into allegations of inadvertent airbag deployments in certain Model Year (MY) 2011 to 2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles (the Subject Vehicles). The Petition alleges that these inadvertent deployments may injure vehicle occupants or distract the driver and cause a collision. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) status are in conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the airbag system. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has determined that the issues raised in the Petition are not likely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists. This determination is based on ODI's technical review of available information, which included: (1) consumer complaints submitted by the Petition; (2) consumer complaint information in the Agency's databases; and (3) other relevant information in possession of the Agency. As a result, further investigation of the issue raised by the Petition is not warranted, and the Agency, accordingly, has denied the Petition.
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2026-09-28 · Notice
Recalls Next: Technological Innovations and Safety Recalls
Official abstract: This notice announces a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) public meeting, Recalls Next: Technological Innovations and Safety Recalls. The event will provide the public and industry with an opportunity to review vehicle safety recall completion trends and past recall performance, while engaging attendees in identifying opportunities to improve recall campaign performance. This in-person meeting will feature NHTSA leadership keynote addresses and industry executive panel discussions. Speakers will examine how vehicle manufacturers can reach affected owners, effectively communicate safety risks, and motivate owners to complete recall repairs. NHTSA intends to utilize stakeholder input to better inform the agency's upcoming activities. The event will not be live streamed or recorded.
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2026-09-25 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP26-003
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for denying a Petition DP26-003 submitted on February 5, 2026 by Mr. James A. Palmer to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), under 49 U.S.C. 30162 and 49 CFR part 552. The Petitioner requested that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles for alleged fuel system leaks and engine stalling. ODI has determined that the issues raised in the Petition are not likely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists. This determination is based on a technical review by ODI of available information, which included: consumer complaints submitted by the petitioner; consumer complaint information in the Agency's databases; and other relevant information in possession of the Agency. As a result, further investigation of the issues raised by the Petition is not warranted and the Agency, accordingly, has denied the Petition.
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2026-09-23 · Rule
Amendment to the Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
Official abstract: This action amends the uniform procedures implementing the State Highway Safety Grant Program to waive, for fiscal year (FY) 2027, the requirement that targets for the common performance measures be identical to targets in the Federal Highway Administration State Highway Safety Improvement Program.
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2026-09-22 · Proposed Rule
Part 572; Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint 50th Percentile Adult Male Dummy (THOR-50M)
Official abstract: This document supplements NHTSA's September 2023 notice of proposed rulemaking to amend NHTSA's regulations to include an advanced crash test dummy (the Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint (THOR) 50th percentile adult male) by requesting comment on specifying an additional spine configuration and an alternative to the face foam, and announcing the availability of additional documents.
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2026-09-21 · Notice
Ford Motor Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Ford Motor Company (Ford) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2024-2025 Ford Ranger motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, Controls And Displays. Ford filed a noncompliance report dated September 11, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on October 3, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Ford's petition.
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2026-09-21 · Proposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of a Petition for Rulemaking
Official abstract: This document denies the September 11, 2025, petition for rulemaking submitted by Eric Dauster ("petitioner"). The petitioner requested that the agency initiate rulemaking to establish new standards for a centralized National Map Database (NMD) containing static roadway information and requiring global mapping providers to conform to these standards. The petitioner stated that the NMD standards should apply to entities responsible for the installation and maintenance of road infrastructure, including local municipalities, state transportation agencies, and private contractors. NHTSA is denying the petition based on a lack of information necessary for the agency to take action under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as well as the agency's view concerning the efficient allocation of agency resources.
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2026-09-15 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This collection of information for which NHTSA seeks OMB approval concerns NHTSA's Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision. NHTSA previously requested and received a three-year approval of this information collection. NHTSA now requests OMB's approval for a three-year reinstatement of this previously approved information collection. NHTSA published a notice on May 29, 2026 requesting comment on the reinstatement of this ICR. NHTSA received no public comments in response to the notice.
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2026-09-11 · Notice
General Motors, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: General Motors, LLC (GM) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2024 Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. GM filed a noncompliance report dated April 25, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on May 17, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of GM's petition.
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2026-09-10 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for reinstatement, with modification, of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) requirements under 49 CFR 575.104. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 8, 2026 (91 FR 17828). No comments were received.
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2026-09-09 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213a; Child Restraint Systems-Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213; Child Restraint Systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213b; Child Restraint Systems; Incorporation by Reference
Official abstract: This final rule amends the safety standards for child restraint systems (CRSs). NHTSA is amending Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) No. 213a, "Child restraint systems--side impact protection," to exempt school bus CRSs from the standard's requirements as long as they meet specified labeling requirements; to delay the compliance date from June 30, 2025 to December 5, 2026; to amend the dummy selection requirements so that the Child Restraint Air Bag Interaction twelve-month-old test dummy (CRABI-12MO) will not be used to test forward-facing CRSs; and to amend positioning procedures for that dummy. The first two of these amendments are in response to petitions from CRS manufacturers. NHTSA is also amending FMVSS No. 213, "Child restraint systems" and FMVSS No. 213b, "Child restraint systems; Mandatory applicability beginning December 5, 2026," to exclude school bus CRSs from the requirements to provide attachments for connection to the vehicle's child restraint anchorage system and to change certain labeling requirements to reflect how school bus child restraints are used.
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2026-09-08 · Notice
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Model Year 2016 Porsche 911R Passenger Cars are Eligible for Importation
Official abstract: This document announces the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) receipt of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2016 Porsche 911R, passenger cars (PCs) manufactured for sale in Europe that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) are eligible for importation into the United States (U.S.) because the vehicles are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the U.S. and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the MY 2016 Porsche 911R) and are capable of being readily modified to conform to the standards. This petition provides a sample vehicle, a MY Porsche 911R (VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally manufactured for sale in Europe. J.K. Technologies seeks a determination for the petitioned vehicles.
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2026-09-03 · Notice
Premiori LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Premiori, LLC, (Premiori), has determined that certain Premiorri Solazo replacement passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. Premiori filed an original noncompliance report dated June 28, 2022, and amended the report on October 27, 2022. Premiori petitioned NHTSA on July 7, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Premiori's petition.
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2026-09-03 · Notice
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, (Mercedes-Benz) and Daimler Vans USA, LLC, (Daimler Vans), have determined that certain model year (MY) 2020- 2021 VS20 Metris (Platform 447) vans do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. Daimler Vans filed an original noncompliance report dated March 8, 2022. Mercedes-Benz subsequently petitioned NHTSA on March 31, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Mercedes-Benz's petition.
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2026-08-31 · Rule
Resetting NHTSA's Fuel Economy Program: Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Highway Vehicles and Work Trucks
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is issuing this interpretive rule regarding the scope of its authority to set fuel economy standards for commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work trucks. This rule describes NHTSA's authority to set vehicle standards, which does not include the authority to set separate standards for engines. NHTSA will review its existing standards applicable to commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work trucks for consistency with this interpretation in a separate rulemaking. Pending the rulemaking process, NHTSA will exercise its enforcement authority with regard to affected standards in accordance with the interpretation set forth in this rule.
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2026-08-31 · Rule
Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards; Extension of Comment Period
Official abstract: In response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the interim final rule (IFR) published on July 31, 2026 amending NHTSA's general exemption regulations to remove language limiting the application of temporary exemptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the bumper standard to motor vehicles manufactured on and after the effective date of an exemption, and to align the regulations with the Administrator's statutory discretion to determine the vehicle population covered by a temporary exemption. The notice also removed the requirement that applications for exemption be submitted in three copies and specified an electronic means for submission. The comment period for the notice was originally scheduled to end on August 31, 2026. It will now end on September 30, 2026.
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2026-08-31 · Notice
AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance; Extension of Comment Period
Official abstract: In response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the notice published on July 31, 2026 summarizing NHTSA's recent activity relating to the AV Framework and requesting comment on interim guidance for commercial deployment exemptions for automated vehicles. The comment period for the notice was originally scheduled to end on August 31, 2026. It will now end on September 30, 2026.
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2026-08-28 · Notice
Michelin North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has determined that certain Michelin TEX T195/65R22 T-type spare tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Manufactured from 1949 to 1975, Bias Ply Tires, and T-Type Spare Tires. MNA filed a noncompliance report dated May 1, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on May 29, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of MNA's petition.
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2026-08-28 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, and Distance Perception
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This document describes a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval titled "Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, and Distance Perception." A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this information collection was published on May 26, 2026. Three comments were received in response, providing support for the research and recommending consideration for motorcycles and international regulations related to "emergency stop signals." While these topics are out of scope for this research, NHTSA plans to incorporate the recommended topics into the final report by including them in the literature review and background sections. Incorporation of these inputs into the study does not materially impact the burden on the participants, and therefore the participant burden estimate included in the 60-day notice remains unchanged.
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2026-08-28 · Notice
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), (collectively, "Mercedes-Benz"), have determined that certain model year (MY) 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Class motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. Mercedes-Benz filed a noncompliance report dated October 30, 2020. Mercedes-Benz subsequently petitioned NHTSA on November 16, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the grant of Mercedes-Benz's petition.
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2026-08-27 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Novel Human-Machine Interface Designs
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This ICR is for a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for a one-time voluntary experiment on drivers' interactions with commercially available vehicles with different human machine interface (HMI) features/designs. A Federal Register notice with a 60- day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 3, 2026. Five comments were received.
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2026-08-27 · Notice
Michelin North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has determined that certain Uniroyal Laredo AT and Laredo HT replacement tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. MNA filed a noncompliance report dated November 3, 2023, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on November 28, 2023, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of MNA's petition.
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2026-08-27 · Notice
Spartan Fire, LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2015-2023 Spartan Fire Gladiator and Spartan Fire Metro Star emergency vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Spartan filed a noncompliance report dated January 28, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on February 18, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Spartan's petition.
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2026-08-26 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Title of Collection: Driver Monitoring System (DMS)-Applied Research To Develop Test Procedure for Drowsiness
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Driver Monitoring System (DMS)--Applied Research to Develop Test Procedure for Drowsiness.
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2026-08-26 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Consolidated Child Restraint System Registration for Defect Notifications and Labeling
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document request for comments on a reinstatement and revision of a previously- approved information collection on Child Restraint System Registration for Defect Notifications and Labeling. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on December 5, 2023 (88 FR 84514). No comments were received.
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2026-08-21 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Distraction: Personal Electronic Device
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to conduct research on safety-related aspects of interactions with portable electronic device integration systems that allow access to smartphone applications through the vehicles built-in display. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on March 6, 2026. NHTSA received two comments. There were no changes to the design of the information collection based on the comments.
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2026-08-20 · Notice
Allwin Powersports Corp., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Allwin Powersports Corp. (Allwin) has determined that certain LS2 Rapid II Helmets do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets. Allwin filed a noncompliance report dated November 10, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on November 21, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Allwin's petition.
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2026-08-17 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP26002
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a defect petition (DP26002) submitted by Mr. Bhupinder Dhadda. The petition requested that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into wheel fastening practices on heavy-duty vehicles and vehicles utilizing 10-285.75 mm bolt circle wheels, with the focus of the investigation being the absence of a redundant mechanical wheel fastener mechanism. After conducting a technical review of the petition and other information, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has concluded that the issues raised by the petition do not warrant a defect investigation at this time. Accordingly, the Agency has denied the petition.
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2026-08-17 · Notice
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP); Removal of Dynamic Rollover Resistance Test and Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Testing; Updates to NCAP's 10-Year Roadmap
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting public comment on a proposal to remove two legacy test procedures from its signature consumer information program, the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): the Dynamic Rollover Resistance Test (specifically, the "Fishhook" maneuver) and the Side Air Bag Out-of- Position (SAB-OOP) testing protocols. The Agency believes these program elements have achieved their original safety goals. This notice also proposes updates to both the mid- and long-term components of the 10- year roadmap established for future NCAP upgrades. These proposed changes are intended to modernize NCAP, focus resources on crash scenarios and technologies with the greatest potential for injury reduction, and ensure the program continues to provide the most impactful safety information to the public.
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2026-08-13 · Notice
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) on behalf of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) (collectively referred to as "Toyota"), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2020-2021 Toyota C-HR motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. Toyota filed a noncompliance report dated February 3, 2021, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA on February 26, 2021, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the grant of Toyota's petition.
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2026-08-07 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Best Practices for Integrating Crash and Injury Surveillance Data Systems
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including new collections, extensions, and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a proposed collection of information that would allow NHTSA to obtain structured information on States' and territories' practices related to linking or integrating motor vehicle crash data with injury surveillance and medical data (e.g., emergency medical services (EMS), emergency department, hospital inpatient discharge, trauma registry, and vital statistics). The collection includes virtual stakeholder meetings, an online survey, and follow-up in-depth interviews with a subset of States to document current practices, challenges, and best practices in crash and injury surveillance data linkage and integration.
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2026-08-06 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition, DP26-001, submitted by Mr. Christopher Mammarella (the Petitioner) to the Administrator of NHTSA (the "Agency") by a letter dated January 9, 2026, under 49 U.S.C. 30162 and 49 CFR part 552. The Petitioner requests the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into allegations of a mechanical failure that results in the loss of All Wheel Drive (AWD) in certain Model Year (MY) 2021 to 2023 Acura TLX and MY 2022 to 2023 Acura MDX vehicles (the "Subject Vehicles") equipped with Acura's Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). As a result of the failure, these vehicles permanently lose the ability to transfer drive torque to the rear wheels effectively making them front wheel drive only. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has determined that the issues raised in the Petition are not likely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists. This determination is based on a technical review by ODI of available information, which included: (1) consumer complaints submitted by the petitioner; (2) consumer complaint information in the agency's databases; and (3) other relevant information in possession of the agency. As a result, further investigation of the issue raised by the Petition is not warranted and the Agency, accordingly, has denied the Petition.
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2026-08-04 · Proposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Anchorage Systems; Child Restraint Systems
Official abstract: This NPRM responds to petitions for reconsideration of the January 7, 2025 final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 225. NHTSA proposes granting the requests to extend the 3-year phase-in period to a 4-year phase-in period to comply with updated requirements in FMVSS No. 225 and to extend the lead time for small-volume manufacturers to comply fully with the updated requirements by the end of the proposed phase-in period. The agency also proposes granting the request to extend the sunset of the tether anchorage exemption for convertibles by two years. NHTSA proposes denying the request to allow tether routing over adjustable or removable head restraints to meet the tether anchorage location requirements. NHTSA is also proposing to make several technical corrections, and clarify certain test procedures.
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2026-07-31 · Notice
Robomart, Inc.-Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
Official abstract: NHTSA has received an application from Robomart, Inc. ("Robomart") for a temporary exemption from several requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS") No. 500 applicable to its low-speed vehicle (LSV) with an automated driving system ("ADS"). NHTSA is reviewing Robomart's application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial review.
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2026-07-31 · Notice
Zoox-Grant of Temporary Exemption From Portions of Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
Official abstract: NHTSA is granting an exemption to Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) to allow it to manufacture and deploy commercially a passenger car, which is equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS), that does not comply with certain requirements in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Specifically, NHTSA grants Zoox an exemption for its Zoox sedan from certain requirements in eight FMVSS: FMVSS No. 103, Windshield defrosting and defogging systems; FMVSS No. 104, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; FMVSS No. 111, Rear visibility; FMVSS No. 135, Light vehicle brake systems; FMVSS No. 201, Occupant protection in interior impact; FMVSS No. 205, Glazing materials; and FMVSS No. 208, Occupant crash protection. NHTSA is granting Zoox's application on the basis that compliance with these requirements would prevent Zoox from selling, or otherwise commercially deploying, a motor vehicle with an overall safety level at least equal to the overall safety level of a vehicle that complies with all applicable FMVSS. NHTSA grants Zoox an exemption subject to certain specified terms and conditions, including the application of an enhanced oversight condition. Under this condition, NHTSA will issue Operational Authorizations that may update and expand as Zoox's ADS technology matures.
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2026-07-31 · Notice
Updating and Expanding Guidance on Safe Development and Deployment of Automated Driving Systems
Official abstract: NHTSA intends to issue comprehensive, updated guidance supporting the safe development and deployment of automated driving systems. The last agency guidance was published in 2017, titled Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety (ADS 2.0). For this initiative, NHTSA will draw on its internal expertise and public feedback gathered through ongoing stakeholder engagement. NHTSA intends to release draft guidance documents on individual topics (or chapters) as they are available. The public is invited to comment on each chapter through this open docket. After reviewing public comments, the agency plans to consolidate all chapters into a final updated guidance document. The public comment period is open for one year and may be extended as necessary.
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2026-07-31 · Notice
AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance
Official abstract: In April 2025, DOT and NHTSA announced a new automated vehicle framework designed to prioritize safety, promote innovation, foster American ingenuity, and remove regulatory barriers to the advancement of automated driving system technologies. This notice furthers NHTSA's implementation of this framework by requesting public comment on interim guidance for commercial deployment exemptions for automated vehicles. This notice also summarizes NHTSA's other recent activity relating to the AV Framework.
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2026-07-31 · Rule
Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards
Official abstract: This interim final rule amends NHTSA's general exemption regulations to remove language limiting the application of temporary exemptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the bumper standard to motor vehicles manufactured on and after the effective date of an exemption, and to align the regulations with the Administrator's statutory discretion to determine the vehicle population covered by a temporary exemption. It also removes the requirement that applications for exemption be submitted in three copies and specifies an electronic means for submission. Though these amendments are effective immediately, to benefit from comments interested parties and the public may have, NHTSA requests that any comments be submitted to the docket for this rule. Following the close of the comment period, NHTSA will publish a final rule responding to any comments received and making any appropriate changes to the interim final rule.
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2026-07-31 · Notice
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) (collectively, "Mercedes-Benz") has determined that certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, A-Class, GLA-Class, and GLB-Class motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems. Mercedes- Benz filed a noncompliance report dated January 27, 2020, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA on February 10, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the grant of Mercedes-Benz's petition.
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2026-07-30 · Notice
Toyota Motor North America, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota), on behalf of Toyota Motor corporation (TMC) (collectively referred to as "Toyota"), has determined that certain Joyson Safety Systems Seat Belt Assemblies do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies. Toyota filed a noncompliance report dated November 13, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on December 6, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Toyota's petition.
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2026-07-30 · Notice
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting
Official abstract: This notice announces a meeting of the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).
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2026-07-28 · Proposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Extension of Comment Period
Official abstract: In response to a request from Varnum LLP (Varnum), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on June 26, 2026 proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." The proposed modifications would distinguish how regulations apply to vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls. The comment period for the NPRM was originally scheduled to end on July 27, 2026. It will now end on August 26, 2026.
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2026-07-28 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Advanced Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Telltale Development
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on the development and evaluation of an advanced drunk driving prevention technology telltale. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on December 15, 2025. NHTSA received ten comments. While process improvements are planned in response to the comments, there were no changes to the design of the information collection that affects the burden calculation.
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2026-07-27 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision; Reopening of Comment Period
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a document in the Federal Register of May 29, 2026, requesting comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection for NHTSA's Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision. Due to an administrative error, the published notice incorrectly provided a 30-day comment period instead of providing the full 60-day period required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). NHTSA is announcing the reopening of the comment period to ensure the public receives the full 60 days to submit comments. The comment period will close on August 26, 2026.
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2026-07-24 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition, DP25-002, submitted by Mr. Kevin Clouse to the Administrator of NHTSA (the "Agency") by a letter dated November 7, 2025, under 49 U.S.C. 30162 and 49 CFR part 552. The Petition requests that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into allegations that "the emergency egress controls for the mechanical door release are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable" and "as a result fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Standard (FMVSS) 206 in the Model Year (MY) 2022 Tesla Model 3 (the "subject vehicles"). After conducting a technical review of (1) consumer complaints submitted by the petitioner; (2) consumer complaint information in NHTSA's databases; and (3) other relevant information in possession of the agency, NHTSA's Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) concluded that it is unlikely that additional investigation would result in finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists, and the issue is best addressed through the rulemaking process. As a result, no further investigation of the issue raised by the Petition is warranted, and the agency has accordingly denied the Petition.
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2026-07-23 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Distraction: Modern Voice Command Interfaces
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to conduct research on safety-related aspects of voice command interfaces (VCIs), specifically how VCIs affect distracted driving behavior and cognitive workload. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on February 10, 2026. NHTSA received four comments. Study improvements resulting from comments received do not affect the burden calculation.
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2026-07-23 · Notice
New Car Assessment Program; Extension of Comment Period
Official abstract: In response to a request from Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Request for Comment (RFC) notice published on May 28, 2026 proposing updates to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) by adding rear automatic braking (RAB) systems with pedestrian avoidance ability to the advanced driver assistance systems technologies NHTSA currently recommends. The comment period for the RFC was originally scheduled to end on July 27, 2026. It will now end on August 26, 2026.
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2026-07-21 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; 49 CFR Part 595, Subpart B, Retrofit Air Bag Switches
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This notice describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval associated with the process of obtaining authorization for the installation of retrofit air bag switches. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on July 22,2025. No comments were received.
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2026-07-21 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; 49 CFR Part 575-Consumer Information Regulations (Sections 103 and 105)
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This Information Collection Request seeks OMB approval to reinstate with changes a previously approved information collection under 49 CFR part 575 (Sections 103 and 105), requiring manufacturers to provide and submit consumer information related to truck-camper loading and utility vehicle rollover warnings in support of NHTSA's safety and consumer information programs. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on January 20, 2026 (91 FR 2422). No comments were received.
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2026-07-17 · Notice
Tesla, Inc., Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment. Tesla filed a noncompliance report dated March 15, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on April 8, 2024, and amended its petition on May 3, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the denial of Tesla's petition.
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2026-07-17 · Notice
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
Official abstract: The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve as the State/Local 911 Officials representative on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to DOT. Through NHTSA, NEMSAC's advice is provided to the Secretary of Transportation and the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS).
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2026-07-08 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a currently approved collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for extension with modification on NHTSA's Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on March 19, 2026. Two comments were received.
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2026-07-06 · Notice
Rivian Automotive, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2022 Rivian Electric Delivery Van (EDV) motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. Rivian filed a noncompliance report dated October 24, 2022, and amended the report on November 14, 2022. Rivian subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on November 15, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Rivian's petition.
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2026-06-26 · Proposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles
Official abstract: NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." The proposed modifications would distinguish how regulations apply to vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls. The proposed modifications would clarify definitions, telltale requirements, performance requirements, and test procedures in the standard and remove sections that are no longer relevant. The stopping distance performance requirements, which address the primary safety purpose of the standard, would still apply to all subject vehicles. This rulemaking would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs without detriment to vehicle safety.
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2026-06-26 · Proposed Rule
ADS-Equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program; Withdrawal
Official abstract: This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2025, which proposed to establish the Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP). The proposal would have created a voluntary program for vehicle manufacturers, developers of Automated Driving Systems (ADS), and fleet operators or system integrators of such vehicles. Based on its reevaluation of the proposal, consideration of the comments received, and subsequent progress on other ADS initiatives, NHTSA is withdrawing the rulemaking.
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2026-06-26 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; 49 CFR Part 569, 571.110, 571.120 & 574, Compliance and Labeling of Motor Vehicle Tires and Rims
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reinstatement with change of a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval and solicits public comments on continuation of the requirements on tire identification and recordkeeping and the accuracy of the agency's revised estimates of the burden of the information collections. The cost estimate for this reinstatement has increased by $37,000, from $970,620 to $1,007,620. This rise is primarily due to an estimated increase in the number of vehicles from 19,000,000 to 20,000,000, which has raised the number of rims from 95,000,000 to 100,000,000. As a result, the total annual costs for recordkeepers associated with rims have grown from $703,000 to $740,000. The higher vehicle estimate also increases the annual burden for information collection by new tire manufacturers, retreaders, and rim manufacturers to 278,913 hours, up from 274,491 hours in the previous request.
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2026-06-26 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Names and Addresses of First Purchasers of Motor Vehicles and Tire Identification and Recordkeeping Requirements
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval and solicits public comments on continuation of the requirements on tire identification and recordkeeping and the accuracy of the agency's revised estimates of the burden of the information collections.
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2026-06-26 · Proposed Rule
Response to Petition for Reconsideration, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
Official abstract: NHTSA published a final rule on September 17, 2024 that amended the regulation on seat belt assembly anchorages. The final rule updated the test procedure for existing test devices and added an alternative test device as a compliance option. In response to the 2024 final rule, the agency received a petition for reconsideration from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. After considering the petition, NHTSA is proposing to delay the compliance date from September 1, 2027 to September 1, 2030 for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of greater than 4,536 kg.
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2026-06-25 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) User Acceptance and Effectiveness Testing Using Simulator and/or Closed Track Methods
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to evaluate driver's acceptance and use of intelligent speed assistance systems.
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2026-06-25 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; State Data Transfer
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a renewal with modification of a currently approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on the State Data Transfer (SDT) program for Vehicle Crash Information.
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2026-06-22 · Notice
Ford Motor Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Ford Motor Company (Ford) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2022-2025 Ford Transit motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, Controls and Displays. Ford filed a noncompliance report dated July 25, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on August 13, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Ford's petition.
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2026-06-18 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS); Correction
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a document in the Federal Register of June 10, 2026, concerning request for comments on a request for approval of new information on Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). The document contained an incorrect Docket number. This document corrects that error in the heading and the ADDRESSES section of the notice.
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2026-06-18 · Notice
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP21-003
Official abstract: This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition submitted on October 10, 2021, and amended on August 5, 2022, by Mr. Tom Murray and Mr. Byron Bloch, to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). On November 12, 2021, NHTSA opened DP21-003 to evaluate the petition, which requests that NHTSA conduct a formal investigation of certain alleged safety-related defects in dozens of Kia and Hyundai vehicles (the "subject vehicles"). The petition alleged that there are an "excessive number of vehicle speed control issues and numerous serious `runaway throttle condition' incidents the owners and operators of the subject vehicles suffer," and that there is "substantial evidence that the accelerator control systems in the subject vehicle populations fail to meet safety standards, including U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (e.g., [FMVSS No. 124]), and contain defects which relate to motor vehicle safety." The amended petition expanded the scope of Kia and Hyundai vehicles from the original petition and referenced additional materials. After examination of the amended petition and available data relating to vehicle speed control performance of the subject vehicles, and review of FMVSS No. 124, NHTSA concluded that an investigation is not warranted. The Agency accordingly denied the petition.
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2026-06-11 · Rule
Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
Official abstract: This action finalizes proposed revisions to certain documentation requirements relating to public participation and engagement in the Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs.
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2026-06-11 · Notice
Harbor Freight Tools, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) has determined that certain Kenway 12V Magnetic Trailer Light Kits and Submersible LED Trailer Lights manufactured by Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. (Jinhua) do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. HFT filed a noncompliance report dated October 26, 2020, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA on November 23, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliances are inconsequential as they relate to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the denial of HFT's petition.
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2026-06-11 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; 49 CFR 583-Automobile Parts Content Labeling
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a reinstatement with modification of a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal Agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal Agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Labeling and Reporting Requirements for 49 CFR part 583--Automobile Parts Content Labeling Under the American Automobile Labeling Act. This request for reinstatement includes a modification to the number of manufacturers that increases the total annual burden hours.
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2026-06-11 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Petitions for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate with a change previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval: Petitions for Exemption from the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, 49 CFR part 543. This is a reinstatement with change because it decreases the estimated burden hours. The previously approved information collection estimated 2,094 annual burden hours and this reinstatement estimates 1,828 annual burden hours due to a decrease of the estimated number of exemptions per year.
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2026-06-10 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 210; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages; Correction
Official abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on June 3, 2026. The original document issued a final rule removing unnecessary regulatory text from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, Seat belt assembly anchorages. This document corrects an amendatory instruction to ensure that only the introductory text of paragraph S6 is revised, preserving the remaining subordinate text and graphics within that section.
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2026-06-10 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
Official abstract: NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS).
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2026-06-08 · Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Drive-Mode Design Best Practices
Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This is a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for a one-time voluntary experiment which will examine how different drive-mode implementations affect driver attention and performance compared to standard interfaces. A Federal Register Notice with a 60- day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on February 11, 2026. NHTSA received two comments.
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2026-06-05 · Notice
Evenflo Company, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Official abstract: Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) has determined that certain Evenflo ALL4STAGES child seats do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, Child Restraint Systems. Evenflo filed a noncompliance report dated August 19, 2025, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on September 15, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Evenflo's petition.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 205; Glazing Materials; No. 205(a), Glazing Equipment Manufactured Before September 1, 2006, and Glazing Materials Used in Vehicles Manufactured Before November 1, 2006
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205(a), Glazing equipment manufactured before September 1, 2006, and glazing materials used in vehicles manufactured before November 1, 2006. The agency received no comment on the proposed removal of FMVSS No. 205(a) and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 210; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove unnecessary regulatory text from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, Seat belt assembly anchorages. The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 210, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 204; Steering Control Rearward Displacement
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, Steering Control Rearward Displacement, so that it no longer applies to vehicles certified to the frontal barrier crash protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. The agency received one comment that supported the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 204. In addition, the commenter suggested additional amendments to remove obsolete regulatory text. NHTSA is adopting the proposed changes and the additional amendments suggested by the commenter.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 206; Door Locks and Door Retention Components
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206, "Door locks and door retention components." The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 206 and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 207; Seating Systems
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 207, Seating Systems. The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 207, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 301; Fuel System Integrity
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." The agency received three comments on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 301. The agency is adopting a revised version of the proposed changes in this final rule based on the comments received.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 222; School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection." The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 222, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 304; Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete text in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 304, "Compressed natural gas fuel container integrity". The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 304, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Removing Obsolete Procedures From the Consumer Assistance To Recycle and Save Act of 2009
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete regulations related to the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009. The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214; Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 305a; Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 307; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection." The agency received two comments that supported the changes to FMVSS No. 214. In addition, one of the commenters suggested amendments to remove additional obsolete regulatory text. NHTSA is adopting the proposed changes with amendments made in response to the comments. The final rule also amends FMVSS No. 305a, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity" and FMVSS No. 307, "Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles" to delete reference to sections of FMVSS No. 214 removed by this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Removing Obsolete Directives From Phase-In Reporting Requirements
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete directives from the phase-in reporting requirements. The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to the phase-in reporting requirements, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule. NHTSA is also updating some sections of Part 585 with the agency's current address.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 217; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, Bus emergency exits and window retention and release. The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 217, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303; Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove obsolete text in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 303, "Fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles". The agency received no comment on the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 303, and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.
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2026-06-03 · Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 216; Roof Crush Resistance, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 216a; Roof Crush Resistance; Upgraded Standard
Official abstract: On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 216, related to roof crush resistance. The agency received one comment, but the comment is not within the scope of the proposed rule. Therefore, the agency is removing the obsolete FMVSS No. 216 as proposed.
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