Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1486

Petition for Import Eligibility of Nonconforming 2016 Porsche 911R Passenger Cars

This opportunity involves a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for import eligibility of nonconforming 2016 Porsche 911R passenger cars manufactured for Europe. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Porsche (OEM) - J.K. Technologies (petitioner, importer/modifier) - Products/Services Requested: - Modification of European-spec 2016 Porsche 911R vehicles to meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) - Replacement and installation of OEM Porsche parts, including: - Instrument clusters (99164121501) - Headlights (99163199750, 99163199850) - Taillamps (99163114584, 99163114583) - Side marker lamps (99163125705, 99163125805) - Mirrors (99173104801) - Sun visors (99173198109, 99173198209) - Seat repair kits (91861894501, 91852190403) - Airbag control units (99161820108) - Wiring harnesses (99162278501, 99162278601, 99161290200, 99161290100) - Seat position sensors (9P1898070) - Seatbelt buckles (99180318407) - Knee airbags (99180306100) - Hexagon head bolts (99991927801) - Dome light modules (99161322410) - Fuel system components (99120104413, 99120122593, 99160662107, 99120125106) - Engine control modules (99161860300) - Manuals (86075400, 86076100) - Bumpers (86235610, 86320810, 99150514191) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All modifications must use original Porsche parts - Vehicles must be brought into compliance with specific FMVSSs (101, 108, 111, 201, 208, 301, 575, 581) - Petition includes a sample vehicle and invites public comment - Detailed part numbers and descriptions provided for each required modification - Focus on safety-critical components and documentation for U.S. compliance

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from J.K. Technologies seeking a decision that model year 2016 Porsche 911R passenger cars manufactured for sale in Europe, which do not conform to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs), are eligible for importation into the United States. The petition claims these vehicles are substantially similar to U.S.-certified versions and can be readily modified to meet U.S. standards. The petition includes a sample vehicle (VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx) and details the specific FMVSSs the vehicles conform to and those they do not, along with the modifications required for compliance. Comments on the petition are due by October 8, 2026.

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