NHTSA Removes Obsolete Roof Crush Standard From Federal Regulations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially removed an outdated safety standard for vehicle roofs from the Code of Federal Regulations. The rule, FMVSS No. 216, was originally put in place in 1973 to set minimum strength requirements for passenger compartment roofs.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative cleanup. It removes redundant text from federal regulations so that the active safety rules are easier to find and reference. It does not change the actual safety requirements for vehicles on the road today, as those have been governed by the newer standard since 2016.

Who it affects

• Motor vehicle manufacturers who need to ensure their compliance documentation references only current standards

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This action was published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Federal Register; you should check the original document for full legal text before relying on it.

Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document