Business · 17/05/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Receives Petition for Importation of Nonconforming 2005 Mercedes-Benz 350 CLS Cars

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from a company requesting a decision that 2005 Mercedes-Benz 350 CLS passenger cars, which do not meet all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, can be imported into the US due to their safety features that meet or can be modified to meet these standards.

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

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