Federal Register #NHTSA20230040

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Child Restraint System Registration, Labeling, and Recall Notification Requirements

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on the reinstatement and revision of an information collection related to child restraint systems (CRS): - Applies to all CRS manufacturers (no specific OEMs named) - Requirements include: - Production of registration cards, permanent labels, and printed instructions (brochures) for each CRS - Collection and maintenance of CRS owner registration information - Design of registration cards, labels, and manuals to meet regulatory standards - Maintenance of registration records to enable direct notification in case of safety recalls - Governed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213 and FMVSS No. 213b - Mandates every new CRS has an owner registration form attached - Requires manufacturers to provide printed instructions and permanent safety labels - Estimated annual production: 16,000,000 CRSs - Notice details registration rates, burden hours, and costs for compliance - Recent regulatory changes allow more flexibility in registration card design and notification methods - Supports DOT safety goals by improving recall effectiveness and reducing child injuries and fatalities in vehicle crashes

Description

This notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requests comments on the reinstatement and revision of a previously-approved information collection regarding child restraint system (CRS) registration for defect notifications and labeling. The collection requires CRS manufacturers to produce registration cards, labels, and printed instructions, collect owner registration information, and maintain records to enable direct notification in case of safety recalls. The notice outlines the burden estimates, costs, and regulatory background related to the collection, emphasizing the importance of CRS registration for child safety and recall effectiveness. Comments are due by September 25, 2026.

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