Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. and Sumitomo Rubber North America…

Business · 5/8/2026

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Receives NHTSA Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision on noncompliance with FMVSS 122, citing inconsequential safety implications for certain model year motorcycles.

Business · 5/4/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Receives NHTSA Decision on Noncompliance

Volkswagen has received a decision from NHTSA regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with FMVSS No. 138 for certain model year 2024-2025 vehicles, including the Jetta and Taos.

Business · 2/24/2026

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Receives NHTSA Decision on Noncompliance

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has received a decision from NHTSA regarding its petition that certain tires do not fully comply with FMVSS No. 119, but the noncompliance is deemed inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

Business · 4/8/2026

NHTSA Requests Public Comment on Replaceable Light Source Dimensional Information Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on a request to reinstate a previously approved information collection for replaceable light source dimensional information. The agency must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before collecting this information.

Business · 4/6/2026

NHTSA Issues Interim Final Rule on Seat Belt Warning Requirements

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule amending the seat belt warning requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, in response to petitions for reconsideration of the January 2025 final rule. The rule delays compliance dates and makes technical clarifications.

Business · 4/1/2026

NHTSA Proposes Amendment to FMVSS No. 110 for ADS-Equipped Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to modify Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 to accommodate vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS), allowing for flexibility in compliance without compromising safety.