Business · 07/05/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

BMW and Jaguar Must Notify Owners of Noncompliant Seat Belts, NHTSA Rules

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition by BMW of North America, LLC and Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC to deem noncompliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 208 and No. 209 as inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, requiring the automakers to notify owners of affected vehicles and provide a free remedy.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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