Federal Register #2026-15347

Notice of Petition: Toyota Motor North America Seeks Determination on Seat Belt Assembly Noncompliance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced receipt of a petition from Toyota Motor North America regarding a safety compliance issue. - Government buyer: - Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - OEMs and vendors mentioned: - Toyota Motor North America - Toyota Motor Corporation - Lexus - Joyson Safety Systems - Products/services involved: - Approximately 12,216 replacement seat belt assemblies - Manufactured by Joyson Safety Systems - Intended for Toyota and Lexus vehicles - Unique or notable requirements: - Assemblies were missing required installation instruction sheets or had incorrect instruction sheets - Toyota requests a determination that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety - No procurement or purchase is being solicited; public comment is invited on the petition - No products or services are being requested for purchase; this is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation.

Description

This notice announces the receipt of a petition by Toyota Motor North America regarding noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209 related to certain replacement seat belt assemblies. Toyota has petitioned for a decision that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. The petition involves approximately 12,216 seat belt assemblies manufactured by Joyson Safety Systems for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Comments on the petition are due by August 31, 2026.

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