NHTSA has finalized amendments to FMVSS 208 to update the list of child restraint systems (CRSs) contained in FMVSS 208 which are used to test advanced air bag suppression or low risk deployment systems. The amendments replace the CRSs currently listed in Appendix A with CRSs that are more available and more representative of the CRS fleet currently on the market. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2008.
The final rule adopts a one-year phase-in of the requirements to test with the child restraints in the revised Appendix A. Under the phase-in, 50% of vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2009 must be certified as meeting FMVSS 208 when tested with the CRSs listed in App. A-1 and all vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 must be so certified.
Petitions for reconsideration of the final rule are due December 27, 2008.
NHTSA contacts: Carla Cuentas, Office of Crashworthiness Standards, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 202-366-4583 and Deirdre Fujita, Office of Chief Counsel 202-366-4992.
Docket Reference: NHTSA-08-0168.
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