Transport i bezpieczeństwo · 13/04/1998

Consumer Information Regulations; Utility Vehicle Label

This notice proposes to modify the existing warning label required in multipurpose passenger vehicles (other than those which are passenger car derivatives) with a wheelbase of 110 inches or less advising drivers that the handling and maneuvering characteristics of these vehicles require special driving practices. The proposed replacement label uses bright colors, graphics, and short bulleted text messages, rather than the current text-only format. NHTSA believes these amendments make the information more understandable to consumers and increase the chance that the labels can affect driver behavior to reduce rollovers. The notice also requests comment on changes to the location requirements for the label and the corresponding owner's manual requirement.