Federal Register #NHTSA-2020-0116

NHTSA grants Mercedes-Benz petition for inconsequential noncompliance regarding tire placard labeling on 2020-2021 GLE and GLS vehicles.

This notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addresses a petition from Mercedes-Benz regarding a labeling issue on certain vehicles. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Mercedes-Benz AG - Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement; the notice concerns 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Class motor vehicles - Issue relates to tire placard labeling (maximum permissible cold tire pressure) - Approximately 22,439 vehicles affected - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The tire placard incorrectly states 320 kPa (46.41 psi) instead of 300 kPa (43.5 psi) as required by FMVSS No. 110 - Mercedes-Benz demonstrated the error is inconsequential to safety, as tires are rated for up to 350 kPa (50.8 psi) - NHTSA agreed and granted exemption from notification and remedy requirements - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory exemption notice - Mercedes-Benz is the only OEM involved

Description

Mercedes-Benz AG and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC have determined that certain model year 2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Class motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 regarding tire selection and rims. The noncompliance involves an erroneous maximum permissible cold tire pressure listed on the vehicle placard, which overstates the pressure as 320 kPa instead of the correct 300 kPa. Mercedes-Benz petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and the petition was granted. Approximately 22,439 vehicles manufactured between July 7, 2018, and October 16, 2020, are potentially involved.

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