Business · 24/04/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Receives Petition for Importation of Nonconforming 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from a company requesting a decision that certain 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 cars, which do not meet all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, can be imported into the US due to their similarity to compliant US-sold vehicles and their ability to be modified to meet safety standards.