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EWR Submission Window Information
Last Updated: August 4, 2008
The following table lists the EWR submission time periods for Aggregate data, Death and Injury data, Field Reports, and Substantially Similar Vehicles for the last quarter of 2007 and all quarters for 2008.
| Year | Quarter | Report Type | Begin Date | End Date | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | Aggregate | 1/1/2008 | 3/3/2008 | 62 |
| Death and Injury | 1/1/2008 | 3/3/2008 | 62 | ||
| Field Reports | 1/1/2008 | 3/17/2008 | 76 | ||
| Substantially Similar Vehicles | 8/1/2007 | 11/1/2007 | 92 | ||
| 2008 | 1 | Aggregate | 4/1/2008 | 5/31/2008 | 60 |
| Death and Injury | 4/1/2008 | 5/31/2008 | 60 | ||
| Field Reports | 4/1/2008 | 6/15/2008 | 75 | ||
| 2008 | 2 | Aggregate | 7/1/2008 | 9/2/2008 | 63 |
| Death and Injury | 7/1/2008 | 9/2/2008 | 63 | ||
| Field Reports | 7/1/2008 | 9/15/2008 | 76 | ||
| 2008 | 3 | Aggregate | 10/1/2008 | 12/1/2008 | 61 |
| Death and Injury | 10/1/2008 | 12/1/2008 | 61 | ||
| Field Reports | 10/1/2008 | 12/15/2008 | 75 | ||
| Substantially Similar Vehicles | 8/1/2008 | 11/3/2008 | 94 | ||
| 2008 | 4 | Aggregate | 1/1/2009 | 3/2/2009 | 60 |
| Death and Injury | 1/1/2009 | 3/2/2009 | 60 | ||
| Field Reports | 1/1/2009 | 3/17/2009 | 75 | ||
| Substantially Similar Vehicles | 8/1/2008 | 11/3/2008 | 94 |
Artemis System Move
May 31, 2007
The Artemis system will be physically relocated during the period of June 8th - June 10th 2007 and will not be offering the following functionality:
- EWR manufacturers' account management (password resets and updates)
- Web based EWR submissions
- SFTP server based EWR submissions
The Artemis system is expected to be fully functional starting Monday June 11th, 2007.
The HOSTNAME for the SFTP servers for both aggregate and field report submissions will not change.
| Data Type | SFTP Server Hostname |
|---|---|
| Aggregate | ARTSFTP.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV |
| Field Report | ARTFRSFTP.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV |
The SFTP servers’ IP addresses, however, will change.
Therefore, do not use the IP address. Only use the HOSTNAMES above.
The EWR HelpDesk can be reached at:
Telephone Number: (202) 366-3348
E-mail address: mfrewrhelpdesk@nhtsa.dot.gov
Fax: (202) 366-7882
Microsoft® Excel Templates - Updated Digital Signatures
August 16, 2006
The macros contained in the following EWR Excel templates are signed using a digital certificate from Verisign®. This certificate expires in early August of year 2006. The templates have been re-signed with a new digital certificate that does not expire until August 2009.
- BMHVehicles.xls
- BMHVehiclesDI.xls
- ChildRestraints.xls
- ChildRestraintsDI.xls
- EquipmentDI.xls
- LightVehicles.xls
- LightVehiclesDI.xls
- LowVolumeVehiclesDI.xls
- MotorCycles.xls
- MotorCyclesDI.xls
- SubstantiallySimilar.xls
- Tires.xls
- TiresDI.xls
- Trailers.xls
- TrailersDI.xls
Microsoft® Excel Templates - Updated Digital Signatures
August 02, 2005
The macros contained in the following EWR Excel templates are signed using a digital certificate from Verisign®. This certificate expires in early August of year 2005. The templates have been re-signed with a new digital certificate that does not expire until August 2006.
- BMHVehicles.xls
- BMHVehiclesDI.xls
- ChildRestraints.xls
- ChildRestraintsDI.xls
- EquipmentDI.xls
- LightVehicles.xls
- LightVehiclesDI.xls
- LowVolumeVehiclesDI.xls
- MotorCycles.xls
- MotorCyclesDI.xls
- SubstantiallySimilar.xls
- Tires.xls
- TiresDI.xls
- Trailers.xls
- TrailersDI.xls
EWR Submission Window Information
February 11, 2005
A table has been added that lists the EWR submission windows for Aggregate, Death and Injury, Field Reports and Substantially Similar vehicles.
EWR Manufacturer Account Application
February 11, 2005
Updated versions of the EWR Manufacturer Account Applications have been added that manufacturers must download, fill out, and send to NHTSA/ODI via FAX (202)366-7882 or e-mail (odi.ewr@dot.gov). One version of the EWR Manufacturer Account Application is in Microsoft® Word format and the other is in Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF). Directions for filling out the application are included with the application.
Updated Manufacturer's EWR Help Desk Information
October 15, 2004
The phone and fax numbers, and the e-mail address for the Manufacturer's EWR Help Desk has changed to the following:
Phone Number: (202)366-3348
Fax Number: (202)366-7882
E-mail Address: mfrewrhelpdesk@nhtsa.dot.gov
The NHTSA/ODI Compendiums, the EWR FAQ, and the e-mail notification messages have been updated to reflect these changes.
Microsoft® Excel Templates - Updated Digital Signatures
August 18, 2004
The macros contained in the following EWR Excel templates are signed using a digital certificate from Verisign®. This certificate expires in early August of this year. The templates have been re-signed with a new digital certificate that does not expire until August 2005.
- BMHVehicles.xls
- BMHVehiclesDI.xls
- ChildRestraints.xls
- ChildRestraintsDI.xls
- EquipmentDI.xls
- LightVehicles.xls
- LightVehiclesDI.xls
- LowVolumeVehiclesDI.xls
- MotorCycles.xls
- MotorCyclesDI.xls
- SubstantiallySimilar.xls
- Tires.xls
- TiresDI.xls
- Trailers.xls
- TrailersDI.xls
Revised Field Report Submission
June 24, 2004
Revised Field Report Submission document published on June 24, 2004. Please consult this document before submitting your Field Reports.
Field Report files must be submitted to the dedicated Field Report SFTP server (ARTFRSFTP.VOLPE.DOT.GOV).
One Time Historical Data
October 27, 2003
One time historical data is due January 15, 2004 and covers the period between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2003.
Updates
September 30, 2003
Early Warning Reporting Applications
The following Early Warning Reporting applications are now available:
- Account Management enables you to change your EWR password. You must change your password when you first log in. After that, you must change your password every 90 days.
- Equipment Manufacturer is a data entry application that enables equipment manufacturers with valid EWR accounts to enter, validate, and submit a maximum of 250 EWR Death and Injury records.
- Low Volume Manufacturer is a data entry application that enables manufacturers of low volume vehicles with valid EWR accounts to enter, validate, and submit a maximum of 250 EWR Death and Injury records.
Updated XML Schema
The following schema have been updated:
- TiresDI.xsd schema
- Tires.xsd
Updated XML Instances
The Tires.xml instance has been updated.
Updated Microsoft® Excel Templates
The Tires.xls template has been updated.
Compendium Update
September 18, 2003
The Compendium for Early Warning Reporting for Manufacturers of Motor Vehicle Equipment has been updated to Version 2.00.
Updates
September 12, 2003
Updated versions of the following were published on September 12, 2003:
XML Schema
- BusesAndMediumHeavyVehiclesDI.xsd
- LightVehicles.xsd
- LightVehiclesDI.xsd
- LowVolumeVehiclesDI.xsd
- MotorCyclesDI.xsd
- TiresDI.xsd
- Tires.xsd
- TrailersDI.xsd
- XML Instance
- Tires.xml
- Microsoft® Excel Template
- Tires.xls
Compendiums
The compendium documents have been updated to version 2.0.
New Templates
August 11, 2003
In response to the publication of 49 CFR Part 579, Notice 5 and 6, NHTSA has made a new set of templates available in addition to other guidance documents. Refer to the Early Warning Reporting Downloads and Early Warning Reporting Documents sections for more information.
Copies of non-dealer field reports are due July 1, 2004 and covers the period January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004.
