Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0035

NHTSA Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete FMVSS No. 206 Requirements for Door Locks and Retention Components

This notice announces a regulatory update by the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206 for door locks and retention components. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Purpose of Notice: - Final rule removes obsolete and redundant requirements from FMVSS No. 206 - Specifically deletes paragraph S4.1.3.2 due to overlap with other sections - No new requirements or burdens imposed - Procurement Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No solicitation for goods or services is included - Notable Requirements: - Administrative regulatory update only; not a procurement opportunity - Location: - NHTSA headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is adopting a final rule to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206, which covers door locks and door retention components. The proposed changes were published on May 30, 2025, and no comments were received. The final rule deletes redundant regulatory text, specifically removing paragraph S4.1.3.2, which was deemed unnecessary due to overlapping requirements in other sections. The rule is effective July 6, 2026, and aims to streamline and update the safety standards without imposing additional burdens.

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