Business · 30/09/1997

NHTSA Extends Brake System Requirements for Light-Duty Trucks and Multipurpose Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, Passenger Car Brake Systems, to include light-duty trucks, buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 3,500 kilograms or less, allowing manufacturers to choose between FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic Brake Systems, and FMVSS No. 135 for a five-year interim period.