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Business · 04/08/2026

NHTSA Proposes Changes to Child Restraint Systems and Tether Anchorage Requirements

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes extending the phase-in period for child restraint systems and the sunset of the tether anchorage exemption for convertibles, in response to petitions for reconsideration of the 2025 final rule. The proposed changes aim to comply with updated requirements and provide more time for small-volume manufacturers to meet the new standards.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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