Federal Register #2026-11077

NHTSA Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete FMVSS No. 301 Requirements

This final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301 regarding fuel system integrity: - Removes obsolete requirements, including rear and side impact test specifications for vehicles manufactured before certain dates - Deletes outdated phase-in requirements and references, as recommended by industry commenters such as the Alliance for Automotive Innovation - No products, services, or equipment are being procured; this is a regulatory update only - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named or solicited - The rule ensures FMVSS No. 301 reflects current vehicle safety standards and practices

Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation

Notable Details: - Strictly a regulatory change, not a procurement or solicitation - No impact on current procurement opportunities or contract actions

Description

This final rule adopts changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301 to remove obsolete requirements related to fuel system integrity. The revisions delete rear and side impact test specifications that only apply to vehicles manufactured before certain dates. The rule incorporates additional revisions suggested by commenters to remove outdated phase-in requirements. The rule is effective July 6, 2026, and aims to update safety standards by eliminating irrelevant regulatory text.

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