Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK Class (171 Chassis) Passenger Cars Manufactured Between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 Are Eligible for Importation, 51550-51551 [E8-20397]
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Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: August 27, 2008.
Peter J. Hartman,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration—Boise, Idaho.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2008–0139]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2005–
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK Class (171
Chassis) Passenger Cars
Manufactured Between August 31,
2004 and August 31, 2006 Are Eligible
for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for
decision that nonconforming 2005–2006
Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis)
passenger cars manufactured between
August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006
are eligible for importation.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that 2005–2006
Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis)
passenger cars manufactured between
August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006
that were not originally manufactured to
comply with all applicable Federal
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS)
are eligible for importation into the
United States because (1) they are
substantially similar to vehicles that
were originally manufactured for sale in
the United States and that were certified
by their manufacturer as complying
with the safety standards (the U.S.certified version of the 2005–2006
Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis)
passenger cars manufactured between
August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006,)
and (2) they are capable of being readily
altered to conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on
the petition is October 3, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
the docket and notice numbers above
and be submitted by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility:
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
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Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
Instructions: Comments must be
written in the English language, and be
no greater than 15 pages in length,
although there is no limit to the length
of necessary attachments to the
comments. If comments are submitted
in hard copy form, please ensure that
two copies are provided. If you wish to
receive confirmation that your
comments were received, please enclose
a stamped, self-addressed postcard with
the comments. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78).
How to Read Comments Submitted to
the Docket: You may read the comments
received by Docket Management at the
address and times given above. You may
also see the comments on the Internet.
To read the comments on the Internet,
take the following steps:
(1) Go to the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Web page
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) On that page, click on ‘‘Advanced
Docket Search.’’
(3) On the next page select
‘‘NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC
SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’’ from the
drop-down menu in the Agency field
and enter the Docket ID number shown
at the heading of this document.
(4) After entering that information,
click on ‘‘submit.’’
(5) The next page contains docket
summary information for the docket you
selected. Click on the comments you
wish to see. You may download the
comments. Please note that even after
the comment closing date, we will
continue to file relevant information in
the Docket as it becomes available.
Further, some people may submit late
comments. Accordingly, we recommend
that you periodically search the Docket
for new material.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a
motor vehicle that was not originally
manufactured to conform to all
applicable FMVSS shall be refused
admission into the United States unless
NHTSA has decided that the motor
vehicle is substantially similar to a
motor vehicle originally manufactured
for importation into and sale in the
United States, certified under 49 U.S.C.
30115, and of the same model year as
the model of the motor vehicle to be
compared, and is capable of being
readily altered to conform to all
applicable FMVSS.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may
be submitted by either manufacturers or
importers who have registered with
NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR Part 592. As
specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA
publishes notice in the Federal Register
of each petition that it receives, and
affords interested persons an
opportunity to comment on the petition.
At the close of the comment period,
NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has
received, whether the vehicle is eligible
for importation. The agency then
publishes this decision in the Federal
Register.
Automobile Concepts, Inc. (‘‘AMC’’),
of North Miami, Florida (Registered
Importer 01–278) has petitioned NHTSA
to decide whether nonconforming 2005–
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171
chassis) passenger cars manufactured
between August 31, 2004 and August
31, 2006 are eligible for importation into
the United States. The vehicles which
AMC believes are substantially similar
are 2005–2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class
(171 chassis) passenger cars
manufactured between August 31, 2004
and August 31, 2006 that were
manufactured for sale in the United
States and certified by their
manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSS.
The petitioner claims that it compared
non-U.S. certified 2005–2006 Mercedes
Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger
cars manufactured between August 31,
2004 and August 31, 2006 to their U.S.certified counterparts, and found the
vehicles to be substantially similar with
respect to compliance with most
FMVSS.
AMC submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
non-U.S. certified 2005–2006 Mercedes
Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger
cars manufactured between August 31,
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2004 and August 31, 2006, as originally
manufactured, conform to many FMVSS
in the same manner as their U.S.
certified counterparts, or are capable of
being readily altered to conform to those
standards.
Specifically, the petitioner claims that
non-U.S. certified 2005–2006 Mercedes
Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger
cars manufactured between August 31,
2004 and August 31, 2006 are identical
to their U.S. certified counterparts with
respect to compliance with Standard
Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever
Sequence, Starter Interlock, and
Transmission Braking Effect, 103
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and
Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 109
New Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch
System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids,
124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135
Passenger Car Brake Systems, 201
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact,
202 Head Restraints, 204 Steering
Control Rearward Displacement, 205
Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and
Door Retention Components, 207
Seating Systems, 212 Windshield
Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection,
216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219
Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child
Restraint Anchorage Systems, and 302
Flammability of Interior Materials.
In addition, the petitioner claims that
the vehicles comply with the Bumper
Standard found in 49 CFR Part 581.
The petitioner also contends that the
vehicles are capable of being readily
altered to meet the following standards,
in the manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and
Displays: (a) Inscription of the word
‘‘brake’’ on the dash in place of the
international ECE warning symbol; (b)
replacement of the speedometer with a
unit reading in miles per hour, or
modification of existing speedometer so
that it reads in miles per hour; and (c)
installation or activation of U.S.-version
software in the vehicle’s computer
system.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment: (a)
installation of U.S.-model sidemarker
lamps and headlamps; and (b)
inspection of all vehicles and
installation, on vehicles that are not
already so equipped, of U.S.-model
components to meet the requirements of
this standard.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and
Rims: installation of a tire information
placard.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors:
installation of a U.S.-model passenger
side rearview mirror, or inscription of
the required warning statement on the
face of that mirror.
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Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
installation of a supplemental key
warning buzzer, or installation or
activation of U.S.-version software to
meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated
Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: installation or activation of
U.S.-version software in the vehicle’s
computer system to meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: inspection of all vehicles
and replacement of any non U.S.-model
seat belts, air bag control units, air bags,
and sensors with U.S.-model
components on vehicles that are not
already so equipped; and (b) installation
or activation of U.S.-version software to
ensure that the seat belt warning system
meets the requirements of this standard.
The petitioner states that the crash
protection system used in these vehicles
consists of dual front airbags and
combination lap and shoulder belts at
the front outboard seating positions. The
seat belt systems are described as selftensioning and capable of being released
by means of a single red push-button.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies: inspection of all vehicles
and replacement of any non U.S.certified model seat belts with U.S.model components.
Standard No. 210 Seat Belt Assembly
Anchorages: inspection of all vehicles
and replacement of any non U.S.-model
seat belts anchorage components with
U.S.-model components.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: inspection of all vehicles and
replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel
system components with U.S.-model
components.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk
Release: inspection of all vehicles and
installation of U.S.-model components
on vehicles that are not already so
equipped.
The petitioner additionally states that
a vehicle identification plate must be
affixed to the vehicles near the left
windshield post to meet the
requirements of 49 CFR Part 565.
All comments received before the
close of business on the closing date
indicated above will be considered, and
will be available for examination in the
docket at the above addresses both
before and after that date. To the extent
possible, comments filed after the
closing date will also be considered.
Notice of final action on the petition
will be published in the Federal
Register pursuant to the authority
indicated below.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and
(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority
at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.
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Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Denial of a petition for a defect
investigation.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
reasons for the denial of a petition
(Defect Petition DP08–001) submitted by
Mr. William Kronholm to NHTSA’s
Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) by
letter dated January 10, 2008, under 49
U.S.C. 30162. The Petition requests that
the agency commence a proceeding to
determine the existence of a defect
related to motor vehicle safety within
the electronically actuated throttle
control system that is allegedly causing
sudden and uncontrolled acceleration in
model year (MY) 2006 to 2007 Toyota
Tacoma pickup trucks (vehicles).
After conducting a technical review of
the material cited and provided by the
petitioner and other information, and
taking into account several
considerations, including, among
others, allocation of agency resources,
agency priorities, and the likelihood
that additional investigation would
result in a finding that a defect related
to motor vehicle safety exists, NHTSA
has concluded that further investigation
of the issues raised by the petition is not
warranted. The agency accordingly has
denied the petition.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Scott Yon, Vehicle Control Division,
Office of Defects Investigation, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–0139.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
Interested persons may petition
NHTSA requesting that the agency
initiate an investigation to determine
whether a motor vehicle or item of
replacement equipment does not
comply with an applicable Federal
motor vehicle safety standard or
contains a defect that relates to motor
vehicle safety. 49 CFR 552.1. Upon
receipt of a properly filed petition, the
agency conducts a technical review of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2008-0139]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK Class (171 Chassis) Passenger Cars
Manufactured Between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 Are Eligible
for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for decision that nonconforming
2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger cars
manufactured between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 are eligible
for importation.
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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that
2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger cars
manufactured between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 that were not
originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor
vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the
United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles
that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and
that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety
standards (the U.S.-certified version of the 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz
SLK class (171 chassis) passenger cars manufactured between August 31,
2004 and August 31, 2006,) and (2) they are capable of being readily
altered to conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on the petition is October 3, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above
and be submitted by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Instructions: Comments must be written in the English language, and
be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to
the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are
submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are
provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your comments were
received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the
comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
How to Read Comments Submitted to the Docket: You may read the
comments received by Docket Management at the address and times given
above. You may also see the comments on the Internet. To read the
comments on the Internet, take the following steps:
(1) Go to the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web page
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) On that page, click on ``Advanced Docket Search.''
(3) On the next page select ``NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'' from the drop-down menu in the Agency field and enter
the Docket ID number shown at the heading of this document.
(4) After entering that information, click on ``submit.''
(5) The next page contains docket summary information for the
docket you selected. Click on the comments you wish to see. You may
download the comments. Please note that even after the comment closing
date, we will continue to file relevant information in the Docket as it
becomes available. Further, some people may submit late comments.
Accordingly, we recommend that you periodically search the Docket for
new material.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that was not
originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS shall be
refused admission into the United States unless NHTSA has decided that
the motor vehicle is substantially similar to a motor vehicle
originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United
States, certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same model year as
the model of the motor vehicle to be compared, and is capable of being
readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may be submitted by either
manufacturers or importers who have registered with NHTSA pursuant to
49 CFR Part 592. As specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA publishes notice
in the Federal Register of each petition that it receives, and affords
interested persons an opportunity to comment on the petition. At the
close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is
eligible for importation. The agency then publishes this decision in
the Federal Register.
Automobile Concepts, Inc. (``AMC''), of North Miami, Florida
(Registered Importer 01-278) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger
cars manufactured between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 are
eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which AMC
believes are substantially similar are 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK
class (171 chassis) passenger cars manufactured between August 31, 2004
and August 31, 2006 that were manufactured for sale in the United
States and certified by their manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSS.
The petitioner claims that it compared non-U.S. certified 2005-2006
Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger cars manufactured
between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with
respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
AMC submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate
that non-U.S. certified 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis)
passenger cars manufactured between August 31,
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2004 and August 31, 2006, as originally manufactured, conform to many
FMVSS in the same manner as their U.S. certified counterparts, or are
capable of being readily altered to conform to those standards.
Specifically, the petitioner claims that non-U.S. certified 2005-
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK class (171 chassis) passenger cars manufactured
between August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2006 are identical to their U.S.
certified counterparts with respect to compliance with Standard Nos.
102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and
Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses,
109 New Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Passenger Car Brake
Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head
Restraints, 204 Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing
Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating
Systems, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof
Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems, and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
In addition, the petitioner claims that the vehicles comply with
the Bumper Standard found in 49 CFR Part 581.
The petitioner also contends that the vehicles are capable of being
readily altered to meet the following standards, in the manner
indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: (a) Inscription of the word
``brake'' on the dash in place of the international ECE warning symbol;
(b) replacement of the speedometer with a unit reading in miles per
hour, or modification of existing speedometer so that it reads in miles
per hour; and (c) installation or activation of U.S.-version software
in the vehicle's computer system.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: (a) installation of U.S.-model sidemarker lamps and
headlamps; and (b) inspection of all vehicles and installation, on
vehicles that are not already so equipped, of U.S.-model components to
meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: installation of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: installation of a U.S.-model
passenger side rearview mirror, or inscription of the required warning
statement on the face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: installation of a supplemental
key warning buzzer, or installation or activation of U.S.-version
software to meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: installation or activation of U.S.-version software in the
vehicle's computer system to meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: inspection of all
vehicles and replacement of any non U.S.-model seat belts, air bag
control units, air bags, and sensors with U.S.-model components on
vehicles that are not already so equipped; and (b) installation or
activation of U.S.-version software to ensure that the seat belt
warning system meets the requirements of this standard.
The petitioner states that the crash protection system used in
these vehicles consists of dual front airbags and combination lap and
shoulder belts at the front outboard seating positions. The seat belt
systems are described as self-tensioning and capable of being released
by means of a single red push-button.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: inspection of all vehicles
and replacement of any non U.S.-certified model seat belts with U.S.-
model components.
Standard No. 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages: inspection of all
vehicles and replacement of any non U.S.-model seat belts anchorage
components with U.S.-model components.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: inspection of all vehicles
and replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel system components with U.S.-
model components.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk Release: inspection of all vehicles
and installation of U.S.-model components on vehicles that are not
already so equipped.
The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification
plate must be affixed to the vehicles near the left windshield post to
meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 565.
All comments received before the close of business on the closing
date indicated above will be considered, and will be available for
examination in the docket at the above addresses both before and after
that date. To the extent possible, comments filed after the closing
date will also be considered. Notice of final action on the petition
will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority
indicated below.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8;
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.
Issued on: August 27, 2008.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8-20397 Filed 9-2-08; 8:45 am]
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