NHTSA removes outdated fuel system test dates from vehicle safety rules
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rule that deletes obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. This standard covers the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems. Specifically, the agency is removing references to rear and side impact tests for vehicles manufactured before September 2006 and September 2004.
Why it matters: This action reduces regulatory clutter by removing text that applies only to vehicles manufactured nearly two decades ago. It does not change safety standards for current cars, nor does it impose new testing requirements. The primary effect is administrative, simplifying the code for manufacturers and regulators who need to reference up-to-date rules.
Who it affects
- Motor vehicle manufacturers and importers subject to FMVSS No. 301
This final rule was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within the Transportation Department; check the Federal Register for the full legal text before relying on this summary.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document