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Business · 07/04/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Receives Petition for Importation of Nonconforming BMW 5 Series Cars

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has accepted a petition from BMW, allowing 1995-1997 BMW 5 Series passenger cars that do not meet US safety standards to be imported into the US, as they are substantially similar to compliant models and can be easily modified to meet standards.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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