Search Results for keywords:"motor vehicle safety"

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  • 2024-28118 — Daimler Truck North America, LLC; Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95353
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) discovered that a 2022 Western Star truck does not meet certain safety standards for electronic stability control. They believe this is not a significant safety issue because the system is only turned off in off-road settings where it’s less effective. DTNA has requested that they not be penalized or required to notify owners about this noncompliance, as they argue that disabling the system is necessary for safe driving on uneven terrains. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received this petition and is considering DTNA’s request.

    Simple Explanation

    Daimler Truck found that one of their trucks doesn't meet a safety rule for keeping the truck steady on the road, but they think it's not a big deal because the feature is turned off when the truck is off-road. They asked a government group to agree with them so they don't have to warn owners.

  • 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.

    Simple Explanation

    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.

  • 2025-03301 — Michelin North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10985
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has identified that certain Uniroyal Laredo tires do not fully comply with safety labeling standards because they lack a DOT symbol and full or partial tire identification number (TIN) on one sidewall. MNA filed a report about this issue on November 3, 2023, and requested an exemption, arguing that this noncompliance does not significantly impact motor vehicle safety. The affected tires were still manufactured to meet all performance standards and have correct markings on the opposite side. MNA has proposed solutions, including accepting all such tires in future recalls and improving testing and training procedures to ensure future compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    Michelin found that some Uniroyal tires are missing certain marks on one side, but they say this doesn't make the tires unsafe because the other side has all the right marks. They've promised to fix it for the future and offered to take these tires back if needed.