Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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F/CMVSS 206: Door Locks and Door Retention Components

Modifying or adding vehicle doors can introduce important safety and certification considerations for work truck upfitters. This article examines Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F/CMVSS) 206, including when...

September 1, 2026

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Anchorage Systems FMVSS 225; Child Restraint Systems FMVSS 213b

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an NPRM responding to petitions for reconsideration of the January 7, 2025 final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 225...

August 14, 2026

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Pulsating brake lights: Know who can – and can’t – legally install them

Learn who can legally install brake-activated pulsating warning lamps on commercial vehicles under FMCSA exemptions and why vehicle builders, final-stage manufacturers/alterers, dealers, and repair businesses cannot...

August 13, 2026

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F/CMVSS 206: Door Locks and Door Retention Components

September 1, 2026

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Anchorage Systems FMVSS 225; Child Restraint Systems FMVSS 213b

August 14, 2026

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Pulsating brake lights: Know who can – and can’t – legally install them

August 13, 2026

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FMVSS 121: Air Brake Systems

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 establishes critical performance requirements for air brake systems used on trucks, buses, and trailers. Learn why this standard is important for vehicle upfitters, what...

August 1, 2026

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

Who is Exempt From Vehicle Safety Certification?

In some instances, commercial fleets, leasing companies, and truck dealers that install bodies or equipment on new vehicles may not consider themselves vehicle manufacturers. However, under U.S. and Canadian motor...

July 21, 2026

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Federal motor vehicle safety standards; modernization of FMVSS No. 135 to accommodate ADS-equipped vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an NPRM, proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems." The proposed modifications would...

July 15, 2026

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Federal motor vehicle safety standards; occupant crash protection, seat belt assembly anchorages; FMVSS 210 response to petition for reconsideration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a final rule on September 17, 2024 that amended the regulation on seat belt assembly anchorages. The final rule updated the test procedure for existing...

July 15, 2026

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Required lighting obscured by equipment

Equipment installations can unintentionally interfere with required vehicle lighting, creating potential compliance and safety concerns. This article explains how Federal and Canadian lighting standards apply when body...

July 1, 2026

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

Multi-stage vehicle certification: Who does it | What is it | How does it impact my fleet

Multi-stage vehicle certification plays a vital role in ensuring commercial vehicles meet applicable safety, emissions, and regulatory requirements before entering service. This report helps fleet professionals...

Are you a manufacturer? Your federal safety certification responsibilities

If your company builds, alters or modifies vehicles, you may have manufacturer responsibilities under federal safety law. This report helps businesses recognize when certification, labeling, records, and recall...

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