Federal Register #2026-11072

NHTSA Final Rule Removing Obsolete Requirements from Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule focused on regulatory updates for vehicle safety standards. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Rule: - Removes obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214 (Side Impact Protection) - Updates FMVSS No. 305a (Electric Powertrain Integrity) and FMVSS No. 307 (Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel System Integrity) to delete references to outdated sections - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this rule - Products/Services: - No products, part numbers, or services are being procured or solicited - Notable Requirements: - The rule is deregulatory and administrative, intended to keep regulations current - No new requirements, mandates, or information collection are imposed - No economic impact on small entities - No procurement activity or contract opportunity is associated with this notice

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing a final rule to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection." The final rule also amends FMVSS No. 305a, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity," and FMVSS No. 307, "Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles," to delete references to sections of FMVSS No. 214 removed by this rule. The amendments are intended to keep regulations current by deleting obsolete regulatory text without changing existing requirements. The effective date of the rule is July 6, 2026.

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