Opportunity
Federal Register #NHTSA-2023-0040
Request for Comment on Child Restraint System Registration Information Collection
Buyer
NHTSA Office of Acquisition
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 26, 2026
Identifier
NHTSA-2023-0040
NAICS
926150
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the information collection process for child restraint systems (CRS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - References 38 CRS manufacturers producing approximately 16,000,000 units annually - Products/Services Requested: - Child restraint systems (CRS) - Registration cards, labels, and printed instructions for CRS - Collection and maintenance of owner registration information - Design and distribution of registration materials - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Flexibility in registration card design - Inclusion of electronic registration options - Mandatory labeling with safety and usage instructions - Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS No. 213 and 213b) - Recordkeeping to enable direct notification in case of safety recalls - Purpose: - Enhance effectiveness of safety recalls - Ensure compliance with federal safety standards - This is a request for public input, not a procurement or award.
Description
This notice from the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announces the submission of an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. The collection involves the registration of child restraint systems (CRS) for defect notifications and labeling. Manufacturers are required to provide registration cards, labels, and printed instructions to consumers, collect registration information, and maintain records to enable direct notification in case of safety recalls. The notice invites public comments on the reinstatement and revision of this previously approved information collection, with a comment deadline of September 25, 2026.