NHTSA removes obsolete auto glazing standards from federal regulations
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rule that deletes outdated requirements for vehicle glass and windows from the federal safety code. Specifically, it removes FMVSS No. 205(a), which applied only to glazing equipment made before September 1, 2006, or vehicles built before November 1, 2006.
Why it matters: This is a housekeeping move to clean up the federal regulations by removing text that no longer applies to any currently manufactured vehicles or equipment. It does not change safety requirements for new cars. A separate law still prohibits tampering with safety devices on older vehicles that were already built under those standards, so owners of pre-2006 vehicles are not affected by this cleanup.
Who it affects
- Auto manufacturers and parts suppliers dealing with legacy vehicle compliance paperwork
This action was issued by NHTSA in the Federal Register; verify details against the original document if you need to cite specific regulatory text.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document