NHTSA removes outdated test requirements from side impact and fuel system safety standards
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rule that cleans up several sections of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, which covers side-impact crash protection. The agency is deleting paragraphs that reference obsolete testing methods or devices no longer used in modern vehicle compliance tests.
Why it matters: This rule is primarily an housekeeping measure to keep federal regulations current. By removing text that refers to outdated test dummies or repealed standards, NHTSA reduces confusion without changing how vehicles must be built or tested. It has no practical impact on consumers or manufacturers beyond ensuring the legal text matches actual industry practices.
Who it affects
- Motor vehicle manufacturers who must comply with federal safety standards
This final rule was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Federal Register; readers should consult the full document for specific section numbers before relying on this summary.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document