Tag Archives: Federal Register

FMCSA Expands Windshield Area for Vehicle Safety Technology

Posted on March 8, 2022 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, March 7, that will streamline the process. The rule, which will take effect May 6, was prompted by a petition from Daimler Trucks North America. … Continue reading →

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NHTSA Grants Exemption for Mitsubishi Quarter Panel Sidelite

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jenna Reed

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted an exemption to Mitsubishi Motors North America for a quarter panel sidelite that does not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard covering glazing materials. Continue reading →

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AGC Automotive Americas Asks NHTSA for Exemption of FMVSS Compliance on Certain Backlites

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jenna Reed

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a petition from AGC Flat Glass North America, doing business as AGC Automotive Americas Co., asking for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance over certain glazing the company manufactured as replacement automotive backlites for model-year 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix vehicles. AGC officials say the backlites do not fully comply with S5.1 and S5.7 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, Glazing Materials. Continue reading →

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