Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0039

NHTSA Removes Obsolete Roof Crush Resistance Standard (FMVSS No. 216)

This announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, details a regulatory update rather than a procurement opportunity. - The final rule removes the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 216 (roof crush resistance) - FMVSS No. 216 has been replaced by FMVSS No. 216a, which is already fully implemented - No products, services, or purchase quantities are requested - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services - The rule is notable for its deregulatory nature, streamlining vehicle safety standards by removing outdated requirements - The action clarifies that FMVSS No. 216a is the applicable standard for roof crush resistance - The NHTSA office in Washington, DC, is the issuing agency

Description

This final rule removes the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 216 related to roof crush resistance. The rule finalizes the removal of FMVSS No. 216 as it has been replaced by an updated standard FMVSS No. 216a, which required full compliance by Model Year 2016. The removal is effective July 6, 2026, and the rule clarifies the applicability of FMVSS No. 216a. The agency received one comment outside the scope of the rulemaking and is proceeding with the removal as proposed.

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