NHTSA Asserts Broad Authority Over New Vehicle Technologies Offered by Both OE and Aftermarket Suppliers

Apr 07

Deanne M. Ottaviano and Andrew M. .Murad | Arent Fox LLP

On April 1, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an Enforcement Guidance Bulletin that outlines the agency’s views on emerging automotive technologies. Critically, the bulletin suggests guiding principles and best practices for vehicle and equipment manufacturers as they develop and implement new technologies and report safety related defects.

A copy of the Enforcement Guidance Bulletin is available here. Any comments must be submitted on or before Monday, May 2, 2016. NHTSA plans to develop and issue final guidance after receiving and considering comments from the public.

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