30 May 2025
🚗Proposed Amendment to FMVSS No. 204 by NHTSA and Its Implications
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204; Steering Control Rearward Displacement
Summary
NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, Steering Control Rearward Displacement, so that it no longer applies to vehicles that are certified to the frontal barrier crash protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed amendment to FMVSS No. 204 directly affects vehicle manufacturers by potentially removing compliance burdens for vehicles certified to FMVSS No. 208. This could lead to cost savings in production and regulatory compliance.