BMW of North America, LLC Granted Petition for Decision of…

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 · 3/16/2026

Daimler Coaches North America, LLC Denies Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance

Daimler Coaches North America, LLC has denied its petition to the NHTSA, stating that certain model year buses do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.

Business · 3/16/2026

NHTSA Proposes Amendments to FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 to Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to exempt vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) from certain windshield defrosting and washing standards, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and costs.

Business · 5/18/2026

NHTSA Delays EDR Implementation Schedule

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is adopting a four-year phase-in compliance schedule for expanded pre-crash data capture requirements for Event Data Recorders (EDRs), starting September 1, 2028, in response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published on December 18, 2024.

Business · 4/8/2026

NHTSA Requests Public Comment on Proposed Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on proposed labeling requirements for motor vehicles, including brake fluid warnings and air bag labels, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.