Search Results for keywords:"vehicle safety standards"

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  • 2025-03387 — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11089
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    Mercedes-Benz discovered that some of their 2019-2020 model vehicles have brake warning lights that are slightly smaller than required by safety standards. After filing a report, they asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to decide if this issue is minor and doesn't affect safety. NHTSA agreed with Mercedes-Benz, stating that the smaller size of the warning lights doesn't significantly impact safety, as they are still visible and correctly convey their message. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz does not need to alert customers or fix the issue for free.

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    Mercedes-Benz had some cars where the brake warning lights were a little small, but the people in charge checked and decided it's not a big deal because you can still see the lights clearly. So, Mercedes-Benz doesn't have to tell car owners or fix the small lights for free.

  • 2024-31142 — Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, Incorporation by Reference
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1288
    Reading Time:about 4 hours

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to amend safety standards for child restraint systems in vehicles. The goal is to improve the ease of use and effectiveness of lower and tether anchorages in cars, fulfilling the MAP-21 mandate. The new regulations include clearer labeling, standardized anchorage configurations, and improved testing tools to ensure child safety systems are more user-friendly. The rule includes a phased implementation starting in September 2028 to allow manufacturers time to incorporate these changes into vehicle designs.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a new rule to help keep kids safer in cars by making car seat parts easier to use, like snap buckles and clips, especially in the back seats. They want car makers to follow these new rules by 2028 so everything is ready and clear for everyone.