Business · 02/08/1995Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Terminates Rulemaking on Pickup Truck Safety Warnings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended a rulemaking process after a petition from Karen Slay, who requested that manufacturers include safety warnings in pickup trucks' cargo beds and owner's manuals, leading to voluntary agreements with manufacturers, dealers, and other organizations to educate the public about cargo area safety.