2 Jul 2025
🚗NHTSA Announces Temporary Enforcement Discretion for CRS Standards
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213a; Child Restraint Systems-Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213; Child Restraint Systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213b; Child Restraint Systems
Summary
This notice announces that NHTSA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213a, Child restraint systems--side impact protection until the publication of any final rule finalizing NHTSA's May 30, 2025 proposal.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines important compliance and regulatory requirements related to the enforcement of safety standards for child restraint systems (CRSs). The NHTSA's decision to pause enforcement until a final rule is established could impact manufacturing timelines and product availability, affecting businesses in the automotive safety sector.