Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A. LLC; Denial of Application for Renewal of Temporary Exemption From Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108

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This document responds to an application from Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A. LLC ("MBUSA"), on behalf of itself and its parent corporation Daimler AG ("Daimler"), dated December 3, 2007, for the renewal of a temporary exemption from S5.5.10 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108; Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted MBUSA's original petition for a temporary exemption on January 30, 2006. Based on the agency's evaluation, NHTSA is denying the application from MBUSA for the renewal of the temporary exemption.