🚗Delay of NCAP Updates
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Notice-Delay of Program Updates
Summary
On November 25, 2024, and December 3, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published in the Federal Register two final decision notices announcing changes to the Agency's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and stated that these changes would be implemented beginning with model year 2026 vehicles. This notice announces that implementation of the changes discussed in the November 2024 and December 2024 notices are postponed for one model year.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The notice details a delay in the implementation of updates to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), affecting compliance requirements for manufacturers and their ability to meet emerging safety standards. Adjustments to the timeline impact vehicle manufacturers' planning and development processes, potentially influencing production costs and market strategies.