NHTSA removes redundant text from car door lock safety standard

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is deleting a specific section of its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, which covers door locks and retention components. The agency determined that paragraph S4.1.3.2, which addresses side rear door locks, is unnecessary because the requirements it contained were already covered elsewhere in the rule.

Why it matters: This rule does not change how car doors must be built or tested. It simply cleans up the regulatory text to remove a duplicate entry that has caused confusion by existing alongside the correct requirement. The practical effect is minimal for manufacturers and consumers, though it helps keep the safety code accurate and easier to navigate.

Who it affects

• Motor vehicle manufacturers who need to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

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This final rule was published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Federal Register; you should check the original document at 90 FR 22973 and the current standard for full legal context.

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