Title
49, Codes of Federal Regulations,
Summary Descriptions of Other Regulations
Relating to Transportation
Part 531: Passenger Automobile Average Fuel Economy
Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles.
The purpose is to increase the fuel economy of passenger automobiles by
establishing minimum levels of average fuel economy for passenger vehicles.
Application:
Manufacturers of passenger automobiles
Part 533:
Light Truck Fuel Economy Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes average fuel economy standards for light trucks.
The purpose of this part is to increase the fuel economy of light trucks
by establishing minimum levels of average fuel economy for these vehicles.
Application:
Manufacturers of light trucks
Part 541: Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
Scope and Purpose:
This standard specifies performance requirements for identifying numbers
or symbols to be placed on major parts of certain passenger motor vehicles.
The purpose of this standard is to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle
thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Application:
(a) Passenger motor vehicle parts identified in Section 541.5(a) that
are present:
(1) In the passenger
motor vehicle lines listed in Appendix A of this part;
(2) In passenger motor vehicle lines which NHTSA has finally determined,
pursuant to 49 CFR Part 542, to be high theft based on the 1990/1991
median theft rate, beginning with model year 1997; and
(3) In passenger motor vehicle lines listed in Appendix B of this part,
beginning with model year 1997
(b) Replacement parts
for passenger motor vehicle lines described in Section 541.3(a)(1)
and (2), if the part is identified in Section 541.5(a).
Part 555:
Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and
Bumper Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes requirements for temporary exemption by the NHTSA
of certain motor vehicles from compliance with one or more Federal motor
vehicle safety standards in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 30113 and certain
passenger motor vehicles from compliance with all or part of a Federal
bumper standard in accordance with U.S.C. 32502. The purposes of this
part are (1) to provide a means by which manufacturers of motor vehicles
may obtain temporary exemptions from Federal motor vehicle safety standards
on the basis of substantial economic hardship, facilitation of the development
of new motor vehicle safety or low-emission engine features, or existence
of an equivalent overall level of motor vehicle safety and (2) to provide
a means by which manufacturers of passenger motor vehicles may obtain
a temporary exemption from compliance with all or part of a Federal bumper
standard issued under Part 581 of this chapter on a basis similar to that
provided for exemptions from the Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Application:
Manufacturers of motor vehicles and passenger motor vehicles
Part 557:
Petitions for Hearings on Notification and Remedy of Defects
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes procedures for the submission and disposition of
petitions for hearings on whether a manufacturer has reasonably met its
obligation to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a safety-related
defect or failure to comply with safety standards or to remedy such defect
or noncompliance. This part also establishes procedures for holding such
a hearing.
Application:
Any interested person
Part 564:
Replaceable Light Source Information
Scope and Purpose:
This part requires the submission of dimensional, electrical specifications,
and marking/designation information, as specified in Appendix A and Appendix
B of this part, for original or replacement equipment replaceable light
sources used in motor vehicle headlighting systems.
Application:
Replaceable light sources used as original or replacement equipment in
motor vehicle headlighting systems
Part 565: Vehicle Identification Number Requirements
Scope and Purpose:
This part specifies the format, content, and physical requirements for
a vehicle identification number system to simplify vehicle identification
information retrieval and increase the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle
defect recall campaigns.
Application:
Passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers
(including trailer kits), incomplete vehicles, and motorcycles. Information
about contacts and forms needed is available here
Part 566:
Manufacturer Identification
Scope and Purpose:
This part requires manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
items to which a motor vehicle safety standard applies, to submit identifying
information and descriptions of the items they produce to the Department
of Transportation. Revised information is also required when necessary
to keep the entry current. The purpose of this part is to facilitate the
regulation of manufacturers under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act, and to aid in establishing a code numbering system for all
regulate manufacturers.
Application:
All manufacturers of motor vehicles and manufacturers of motor vehicle
equipment, other than tires. Information about contacts and forms needed
is available here
Part 567:
Certification
Scope and Purpose:
This part specifies the content and location of, and other requirements
for the certification label or tag to be affixed to motor vehicles and
motor vehicle equipment manufactured after 8-31-69. This certificate will
provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining
which of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are applicable to
the vehicle or equipment, and its date of manufacture.
Application:
Manufacturers and distributors of motor vehicles to which one or more
standards are applicable, and registered importers of vehicles admitted
to the United States under 49 CFR 591.5(f) to which the required label
or tag is not affixed
Part 568:
Vehicles Manufactured In Two or More Stages
Scope and Purpose:
This part requires the furnishing of information relative to a vehicle’s
conformity to motor vehicle safety standards. It requires manufacturers
of incomplete vehicles to list each standard applicable to the types of
vehicles into which the incomplete vehicle may be manufactured that is
in effect at the time of manufacture of the incomplete vehicle.
Application:
Incomplete vehicle manufacturers, intermediate manufacturers, and final-stage
manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages
Part 569: Regrooved Tires
Scope and Purpose:
This part specifies the conditions under which regrooved and regroovable
tires manufactured or regrooved after the effective date of the regulation
may be sold, offered for sale, introduced for sale or delivered for introduction
into interstate commerce. This part also specifies labeling requirements.
Application:
All motor vehicle regrooved or regroovable tires manufactured or regrooved
after 8-30-69
Part 570:
Vehicle-In-Use Inspection Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This part specifies standards and procedures for the inspection of hydraulic
service brake systems, steering and suspension systems, tire and wheel
assemblies of motor vehicles in use. The purpose of this part is to establish
criteria for the inspection of motor vehicles by State inspection systems
in order to reduce death and injuries attributable to failure or inadequate
performance of motor vehicle systems.
Application:
This part does not in itself impose requirements on any person. The requirements
are to be implemented by States through highway safety program standards
issued under the Highway Safety Act (23 U.S.C. 402) with respect to motor
vehicles with GVWR rating of 4536 kg (10,000 lb).
Part 572:
Anthropomorphic Test Devices
Scope and Purpose:
This part describes the anthropomorphic test devices that are to be used
for motor vehicle safety standard compliance testing of motor vehicles
and motor vehicle equipment. The design and performance criteria specified
in this part are intended to describe measuring tools with sufficient
precision to give repetitive and correlative results under similar test
conditions and to reflect adequately the protective performance of a vehicle
or item of motor vehicle equipment with respect to human occupants.
Application:
This part is a description of tools that measure the performance of occupant
protection systems required by the safety standards that incorporate it.
It is designed to be referenced by, and become a part of the test procedures
specified in motor vehicle safety standards such as Standard No. 208,
Occupant Crash Protection.
Subpart
B: 50th Percentile Male
This subpart describes the Hybrid II 50th percentile male anthropomorphic
test dummy that is to be used for testing of motor vehicles for compliance
with motor vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure is referenced
by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards
such as Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Subpart
C: Three-Year-Old Child
This subpart describes the three-year-old child anthropomorphic test dummy
that is to be used for testing of motor vehicles for compliance with motor
vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure is referenced by,
and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards
such as Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
D: Six-Month-Old Infant
This subpart describes the six-month-old anthropomorphic test dummy that
is to be used for testing of car beds for compliance with motor vehicle
safety standards. This compliance procedure was referenced by, and part
of, the test procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards such
as Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
E: Hybrid III Test Dummy
This subpart describes the Hybrid III anthropomorphic test dummy that
is to be used for testing of motor vehicles for compliance with motor
vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure is referenced by,
and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards
such as Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Subpart F: Side Impact
Dummy 50th Percentile Male
This subpart describes the Side Impact Dummy designed for lateral impacts.
The basic design is derived from the Part 572B dummy with a redesigned
chest assembly and without arms. This compliance procedure is referenced
by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards
such as Standard No. 214, Side Impact Protection.
Subparts
G-H: Reserved
Subpart
I: Six-Year-Old Child
This subpart describes the 6-year-old anthropomorphic test dummy that
is to be used for testing of child restraint systems and motor vehicles
for compliance with motor vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure
is referenced by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle
safety standards such as Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
J: Nine-Month-Old Child
This subpart describes the nine-month-old anthropomorphic test dummy that
is to be used for testing of child restraint systems and motor vehicles
for compliance with motor vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure
is referenced by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle
safety standards such as Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
K: Newborn Infant
This subpart describes the newborn anthropomorphic test dummy that is
to be used for testing of car beds and infant carriers for compliance
with motor vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure is referenced
by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle safety standards
such as Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
L: Free Motion Headform
The drawings and specifications referred to in Section 572.201of this
subpart are incorporated in Subpart
L by reference. These materials are thereby made a part of this regulation.
Subpart
M: Side Impact Hybrid Dummy 50th Percentile Male
This subpart describes the side impact dummy used for testing motor vehicles
for compliance with motor vehicle safety standards. This compliance procedure
is referenced by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle
safety standards such as Standard No. 201, Occupant Protection In Interior
Impact.
Subpart
N: Six–Year-Old Child Test Dummy, Beta Version
This subpart describes the Hybrid III Six-Year-Old Child Test Dummy, BetaVersion,
that is to be used for testing compliance with Standard No. 208, Occupant
Crash Protection and Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Subpart
O: Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy, Alpha Version
This subpart describes the Hybrid III fifth percentile adult female crash
test dummy that is to be used in any test similar to those specified in
Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. This compliance procedure
is referenced by, and part of, the procedures specified in motor vehicle
safety standards such as Standard No. 201, Occupant Protection In Interior
Impact.
Subpart
P: Hybrid III Three-Year-Old Child Crash Test Dummy, Alpha Version
This subpart describes the Hybrid III Three-Year-Old Child Test Dummy,
Alpha Version, that is to be used for compliance with Standard No. 208,
Occupant Crash Protection, and Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
The drawings and specifications are incorporated by reference in Section
572.141 of this subpart.
Subpart
R: CRABI 12-Month-Old Infant Crash Test Dummy, Alpha Version
This subpart describes the 12-month-old-infant crash test dummy, Alpha
Version, that is to be used for testing compliance with motor vehicle
safety standards. The drawings and specifications are incorporated by
reference in Section 572.150 of this subpart.
Part 573:
Defect and Noncompliance Reports
Scope and Purpose:
This part specifies manufacturer requirements for reporting safety-related
defects to the NHTSA; for providing quarterly reports on defect notification
campaigns; for providing copies of communications with dealers and purchasers
concerning defects; and for maintaining owner lists.
Application:
Automotive manufacturers
Part 574:
Tire Identification and Record Keeping
Scope and Purpose:
This part sets forth the method by which new tire manufacturers and new
tire brand name owners shall identify tires for use on motor vehicles
and maintain records of tire purchasers, and the methods by which retreaders
and retreaded tire brand name owners shall identify tires for use on motor
vehicles. This part also sets forth the methods by which independent tire
dealers and distributors shall record, on registration forms, their names
and addresses and the identification number of the tires sold to the tire
purchasers and provide the forms to the purchasers, so that the purchasers
may report their names to the new tire manufacturers and new tire brand
name owners, and by which other tire dealers and distributors shall record
and report the names of tire purchasers to the new tire manufacturers
and new tire brand name owners.
Application:
New tire manufacturers and new tire brand name owners
Part 575:
Consumer Information Regulations
Scope and Purpose:
This part contains Federal Motor Vehicle Consumer Information Regulations
and requires manufacturers to provide the following information to first
purchasers:
575.103
- Truck-Camper Loading
Scope and Purpose:
Manufacturers of trucks that are capable of accommodating slide-in campers
manufactured after April 1, 1973, must provide a cargo weight rating and
the longitudinal limits within which the center of gravity for the cargo
weight rating should be located. The purpose of this section is to provide
information that can be used to reduce overloading and improper load distribution
in truck-camper combinations, in order to prevent accidents resulting
from the adverse effects of these conditions on vehicle steering and braking.
Application:
Slide-in campers and trucks that are capable of accommodating slide-in
campers
575.104 - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This section requires motor vehicle and tire manufacturers and tire brand
name owners to provide information on tread life, traction, and temperature
resistance. The grades are displayed on the sidewall of the tire, on a
label, and in a leaflet available at the tire dealer’s store. The
purpose of this section is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice
in the purchase of passenger car tires.
Application:
This section applies to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars
and “Limited production tire(s)” that meet certain criteria.
This section does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver
or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 254
mm to 305 mm (10 in. to 12 in.), or to limited production tires as defined
in (c)(2) of this section.
575.105
- Vehicle Rollover
Scope and Purpose:
This section requires manufacturers of utility vehicles to permanently
affixed to either side of the sun visor a “Rollover Warning Label”
alerting drivers that particular handling and maneuvering characteristics
of utility vehicles require special driving practices. The purpose is
to inform consumers that utility vehicles have a higher possibility of
rollover than other vehicle types and advises consumers of steps that
can be taken to reduce the possibility of rollover an/or to reduce the
likelihood of injury in a rollover.
Application:
Utility vehicles
Part 577:
Defect and Noncompliance Notification
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes requirements for the format and contents of manufacturer
notification to the person who is the registered owner or to first purchasers
of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment of a defect relating to
motor vehicle safety or a noncompliance with a Federal motor vehicle safety
standard.
Application:
Automotive vehicle and equipment manufacturers
Part 579:
Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility
Scope and Purpose:
This part allocates the responsibilities under the 1974 Motor Vehicle
and School Bus Safety Amendments for recalling and remedying defective
motor vehicles and equipment or motor vehicles and equipment not built
in compliance with the law between motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers.
Application:
Motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers
Part 580:
Odometer Disclosure Requirements
Scope and Purpose:
The part requires a person who transfers ownership of a motor vehicle
to give the transferee a written disclosure of the mileage the vehicle
has traveled and prescribes the way the information is disclosed and retained.
The purpose of this part is to provide purchasers of motor vehicles with
odometer information to assist them in determining a vehicle’s condition
and value by making the disclosure of a vehicle’s mileage, and to
preserve records that are needed for the proper investigation of possible
violations of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act and any
subsequent prosecutorial, adjudicative or other action.
Application:
Person who transfers ownership of a motor vehicle
Part 581: Bumper Standard
Scope and Purpose:
This standard establishes requirements for the impact resistance of vehicles
in low-speed front and rear collisions.
Application:
Passenger motor vehicles other than multipurpose passenger vehicles
Part 582:
Insurance Cost Information Regulation
Scope and Purpose:
This part requires automobile dealers to make available to prospective
purchasers, without charge, information reflecting differences in insurance
costs for different makes and models of passenger motor vehicles based
upon differences in damage susceptibility and crashworthiness. The purpose
of this part is to enable prospective purchasers to compare differences
in auto insurance costs for the various makes and models of passenger
motor vehicles.
Application:
Automobile dealers
Part 583:
Automobile Parts Content Labeling
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes requirements for the disclosure of information relating
to the countries of origin of the equipment of new passenger motor vehicles.
Application:
Manufacturers of new passenger motor vehicles manufactured or imported
for sale in the United States, suppliers of passenger motor vehicle equipment,
and dealers of new passenger motor vehicles
Part 591:
Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to Federal Safety, Bumper,
and Theft Prevention Standards
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes procedures governing the importation of motor vehicles
and motor vehicle equipment subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety,
bumper, and theft prevention standards to ensure that motor vehicles and
motor vehicle equipment permanently imported into the United States conform
to theft prevention standards, all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety
standards, and bumper standards.
Application:
Importers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
Part 595:
Retrofit On-Off-Switches for Air Bags
Subpart B. Retrofit
On-Off-Switches for Air Bags
Scope and Purpose:
This part establishes conditions under which retrofit on-off switches
may be installed.
Application:
Dealers and motor vehicle repair businesses
Subpart
C. Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities
Scope and Purpose:
This part gives certain specific limited exemptions from the “Make
Inoperative Prohibition” of the Safety Act to repair businesses
modifying a vehicle after the first retail sale so that the vehicle will
accommodate the disabilities of a specific person. To take advantage of
these exemptions the modifier must: register with NHTSA, label the vehicle
modified, inform the vehicle owner about the exemptions taken and, if
the vehicle modification caused the load carrying capacity to be reduced
by more than 200 pounds, provide the new load carrying capacity of the
vehicle.
Application:
Repair businesses (modifying a vehicle to accommodate persons with disabilities)
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