🚗NHTSA Denies Mercedes-Benz's Petition on Safety Compliance Issues
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Summary
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, (MBUSA) (collectively, "Mercedes-Benz" or "Petitioner") have determined that certain model year (MY) 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, Rear Visibility. Mercedes-Benz filed a noncompliance report dated May 11, 2020. Mercedes-Benz subsequently petitioned NHTSA on June 3, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the denial of Mercedes-Benz's petition.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The denial of Mercedes-Benz's petition for an inconsequential noncompliance highlights regulatory requirements for safety standards in the automotive industry. The company must now notify customers and provide a remedy, impacting operational costs and compliance strategies.