🚗New Seat Belt Warning System Regulations for Vehicle Manufacturers
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection, Seat Belt Reminder Systems, Controls and Displays
Summary
This document amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," to require a seat belt use warning system for rear seats. The rule also updates and enhances the current seat belt warning requirements for the driver's seat belt and extends these requirements to the front outboard passenger seat. The final rule applies (with some exceptions) to passenger cars, trucks, most buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. This document also makes related amendments to FMVSS No. 101, "Controls and displays."
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation imposes new compliance requirements for seat belt warning systems, affecting vehicle manufacturers and potentially leading to increased costs. Compliance dates vary, necessitating strategic planning for vehicle production and sales. The financial implications arise from costs associated with compliance and potential liabilities for non-compliance.