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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0012, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming LongWheel Base 2005 Mercedes-Benz GClass (463 Chassis) Multi-Purpose
Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for
Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Receipt of petition.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that 2005 LongWheel Base (LWB) Mercedes-Benz Gclass (463 chassis) multi-purpose
passenger vehicles (MPVs) 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 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 LWB Mercedes-Benz
G-class (463 chassis) MPV) and they are
capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on
the petition is March 18, 2013.
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
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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 view the documents from the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the dockets. The docket ID
number and title of this notice are
shown at the heading of this document
notice. 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:
George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308).
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,
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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.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. of
Santa Ana, California (G&K)(Registered
Importer 90–007) has petitioned NHTSA
to decide whether nonconforming 2005
LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463)
MPVs are eligible for importation into
the United States. The vehicles which
WETL believes are substantially similar
are 2005 LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class
(Type 463) MPVs that were
manufactured for importation into and
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 LWB MercedesBenz G-class (Type 463) MPVs to their
U.S.-certified counterparts, and found
the vehicles to be substantially similar
with respect to compliance with most
FMVSS. G&K submitted information
with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2005
LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463)
MPVs, 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 LWB
Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463)
MPVs 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; 105 Hydraulic and
Electric Brake Systems; 106 Brake
Hoses; 113 Hood Latch System; 116
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids; 119 New
Pneumatic Tires; 124 Accelerator
Control 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; 209 Seat Belt Assemblies; 210
Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages; 212
Windshield Mounting; 216 Roof Crush
Resistance; 219 Windshield Zone
Intrusion; 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems; and 302
Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the
vehicles are capable of being altered to
meet the following standards, in the
manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and
Displays: Replacement of the instrument
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cluster with a U.S.-model component
and reprogramming and initializing the
vehicle control system to integrate the
instrument cluster and activate the
required warning systems.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
Installation of U.S.- model headlamps
and front and rear side marker lamps.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors:
Replacement of the passenger-side
rearview mirror with a U.S.-model
component, or inscription of the
required warning statement on the face
of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
Reprogramming the vehicle’s control
system so that the required warning is
activated when the key is in the ignition
and the driver’s door is open.
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated
Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: Reprogramming the vehicle’s
control system and door modules so that
the window transport mechanism is
inoperative when the ignition is turned
in the off position.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection and
Rims for Motor Vehicles Other than
Passenger Cars: Installation of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: Reprogramming the interior
control computer to activate the seat
belt warning system.
The petitioner also stated that the
vehicles are equipped with an automatic
restraint system that consists of a seat
belt warning lamp, driver and passenger
air bags and knee bolsters, air bag crash
sensors, and an air bag control unit. The
vehicles are also equipped in the front
and rear outboard seating positions with
Type 2 lap and shoulder belts identical
to those found on the vehicle’s U.S.
certified counterpart that are selftensioning and released by means of a
single red push button.
Standard No. 214Side Impact
Protection: Inspection of each vehicle to
ensure it is equipped with door beams
that meet the requirements of the
standard.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: Inspection of each vehicle and
replacement of non-U.S. model
components with U.S. model
components to meet the requirement of
the standard.
In addition, the petitioner states that
a vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate must be installed in the area of the
left windshield post with the vehicle’s
original VIN identified as a substitute
for a U.S. VIN 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
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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),
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued on: February 11, 2013.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0014, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 1992
Porsche Carrera Passenger Cars Are
Eligible for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that 1992 Porsche
Carrera passenger cars 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 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 1992 Porsche Carrera) and
they are capable of being readily altered
to conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is March 18, 2013.
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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2013-0012, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
Long-Wheel Base 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (463 Chassis) Multi-Purpose
Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Receipt of petition.
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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 Long-Wheel Base (LWB) Mercedes-Benz G-class (463 chassis) multi-
purpose passenger vehicles (MPVs) 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
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 LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class (463 chassis)
MPV) and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the
standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on the petition is March 18, 2013.
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 view the documents from the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets. The docket ID number and title of this notice are shown at the
heading of this document notice. 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: George Stevens, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
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. Sec. 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,
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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.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. of Santa Ana, California
(G&K)(Registered Importer 90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2005 LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463) MPVs
are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which
WETL believes are substantially similar are 2005 LWB Mercedes-Benz G-
class (Type 463) MPVs that were manufactured for importation into and
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 LWB
Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463) MPVs to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with
respect to compliance with most FMVSS. G&K submitted information with
its petition intended to demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2005 LWB
Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463) MPVs, 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 LWB Mercedes-Benz G-class (Type 463) MPVs 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; 105
Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems; 106 Brake Hoses; 113 Hood Latch
System; 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids; 119 New Pneumatic Tires; 124
Accelerator Control 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; 209 Seat Belt Assemblies; 210 Seat
Belt Assembly Anchorages; 212 Windshield Mounting; 216 Roof Crush
Resistance; 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion; 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems; and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the vehicles are capable of being
altered to meet the following standards, in the manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: Replacement of the
instrument cluster with a U.S.-model component and reprogramming and
initializing the vehicle control system to integrate the instrument
cluster and activate the required warning systems.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Installation of U.S.- model headlamps and front and rear
side marker lamps.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: Replacement of the passenger-
side rearview mirror with a U.S.-model component, or inscription of the
required warning statement on the face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Reprogramming the vehicle's
control system so that the required warning is activated when the key
is in the ignition and the driver's door is open.
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: Reprogramming the vehicle's control system and door modules so
that the window transport mechanism is inoperative when the ignition is
turned in the off position.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other
than Passenger Cars: Installation of a tire information placard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Reprogramming the
interior control computer to activate the seat belt warning system.
The petitioner also stated that the vehicles are equipped with an
automatic restraint system that consists of a seat belt warning lamp,
driver and passenger air bags and knee bolsters, air bag crash sensors,
and an air bag control unit. The vehicles are also equipped in the
front and rear outboard seating positions with Type 2 lap and shoulder
belts identical to those found on the vehicle's U.S. certified
counterpart that are self-tensioning and released by means of a single
red push button.
Standard No. 214Side Impact Protection: Inspection of each vehicle
to ensure it is equipped with door beams that meet the requirements of
the standard.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Inspection of each vehicle
and replacement of non-U.S. model components with U.S. model components
to meet the requirement of the standard.
In addition, the petitioner states that a vehicle identification
number (VIN) plate must be installed in the area of the left windshield
post with the vehicle's original VIN identified as a substitute for a
U.S. VIN 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), (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49
CFR 593.7; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued on: February 11, 2013.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-03459 Filed 2-13-13; 8:45 am]
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