Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1123

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Vehicle Safety Information Collection Requirements for Manufacturers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on reinstating and revising an information collection related to consumer information regulations for vehicle safety. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Requirements apply to all manufacturers of light trucks, slide-in campers, and utility vehicles - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of consumer information regarding truck-camper loading and utility vehicle rollover warnings - Affixing of safety and information labels to vehicles - Estimated annual activity: - Labeling approximately 13,000 slide-in camper units - Labeling approximately 4,500,000 utility vehicles - Total annual burden: 22,865 hours - Estimated annual printing cost: $1,579,550 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Manufacturers must submit information to NHTSA prior to new model introduction - Public comments are requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - Supports NHTSA's safety and consumer information programs

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 ICR seeks approval to reinstate with changes a previously approved information collection under 49 CFR part 575, requiring manufacturers to provide and submit consumer information related to truck-camper loading and utility vehicle rollover warnings. The information supports NHTSA's safety and consumer information programs. The notice also includes details on the burden estimates, public comment solicitation, and regulatory authority.

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