Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0127

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Retrofit Air Bag Switch Installations

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, regarding an information collection process for retrofit air bag switch installation authorization. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Purpose: - Collect information from vehicle owners and installers to authorize and track the installation of retrofit air bag switches - Use of HS Forms 603 (owner request) and 2035 (installer completion) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services related to retrofit air bag switch installation - Estimated 300 responses annually (150 owner requests, 150 installer returns) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ensures vehicle owners are informed about air bag safety - Monitors compliance by dealers and repair businesses - Maintains records of vehicles with installed retrofit air bag switches - Allows for electronic submission of forms - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this notice - Estimated burden and costs for participants are outlined, but no direct procurement of goods or services is involved

Description

This notice announces the submission of an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The collection pertains to the process of obtaining authorization for the installation of retrofit air bag switches. It includes the use of forms for requesting installation and for installers to report completion, aiming to ensure vehicle owners are informed about air bag safety and to monitor compliance by dealers and repair businesses. The notice invites public comments and provides details on the estimated burden and costs associated with the information collection.

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