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This final rule announces
NHTSA’s determination that there are
no new model year 2018 light duty
truck lines subject to the parts-marking
requirements of the Federal motor
vehicle theft prevention standard. The
agency determined no new models were
high-theft or had major parts that are
interchangeable with a majority of the
covered major parts of passenger car or
multipurpose passenger vehicle lines.
This final rule also identifies those
vehicle lines that have been granted an
exemption from the parts-marking
requirements because they are equipped
with antitheft devices determined to
meet certain criteria.
DATES: This final rule is effective June
12, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Hisham Mohamed, Office of
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International Policy, Fuel Economy and
Consumer Programs at 202–366–0307 or
Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of
International Policy, Fuel Economy and
Consumer Programs at 202–366–5222.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The theft
prevention standard (49 CFR part 541)
applies to (1) all passenger car lines; (2)
all multipurpose passenger vehicle
(MPV) lines with a gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) of 6,000 pounds or less;
(3) low-theft light-duty truck (LDT) lines
with a GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less
that have major parts that are
interchangeable with a majority of the
covered major parts of passenger car or
MPV lines; and (4) high-theft LDT lines
with a GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less.
The purpose of the theft prevention
standard is to reduce the incidence of
motor vehicle theft by facilitating the
tracing and recovery of parts from stolen
vehicles. The standard seeks to facilitate
such tracing by requiring that vehicle
identification numbers (VINs), VIN
derivative numbers, or other symbols be
placed on major component vehicle
parts. The theft prevention standard
requires motor vehicle manufacturers to
inscribe or affix VINs onto covered
original equipment major component
parts, and to inscribe or affix a symbol
identifying the manufacturer and a
common symbol identifying the
replacement component parts for those
original equipment parts, on all vehicle
lines subject to the requirements of the
standard.
Title 49 U.S.C. 33104(d) provides that
once a line has become subject to the
theft prevention standard, the line
remains subject to the requirements of
the standard unless it is exempted
under 49 U.S.C. 33106. Section 33106
provides that a manufacturer may
petition annually to have one vehicle
line exempted from the requirements of
Section 33104, if the line is equipped
with an antitheft device meeting certain
conditions as standard equipment. The
exemption is granted if NHTSA
determines that the antitheft device is
likely to be as effective as compliance
with the theft prevention standard in
reducing and deterring motor vehicle
thefts.
NHTSA annually publishes the names
of LDT lines NHTSA has determined to
be high theft pursuant to 49 CFR part
541, LDT lines that NHTSA has
determined to have major parts that are
interchangeable with a majority of the
covered major parts of passenger car or
MPV lines, and vehicle lines that
NHTSA has exempted from the theft
prevention standard. Appendix A to
part 541 identifies those LDT lines
subject to the theft prevention standard
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beginning in a given model year.
Appendix A–I to part 541 lists those
vehicle lines that NHTSA has exempted
from the theft prevention standard.
For MY 2018, there are no new LDT
lines that will be subject to the theft
prevention standard in accordance with
the procedures published in 49 CFR part
542.
For MY 2018, appendix A–1 identifies
those vehicle lines that have been
exempted by the agency from the partsmarking requirements of part 541 and is
amended to include eleven vehicle lines
newly exempted in full. The eleven
exempted vehicle lines are the Acura
MDX, BMW X2, Chevrolet Volt, Ford
EcoSport, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Niro, Land
Rover F-Pace, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,
Nissan Kicks, Lexus NX, and the
Volkswagen Atlas.
The agency is removing the Nissan
Versa Note from the appendix A–1
listing because it was erroneously
identified in appendix A–1 of the
October 23, 2018 final rule. (See 83 FR
53396). Each year the agency also
amends the appendices to part 542 to
remove vehicle lines that have not been
manufactured in over 5 years. We
believe that including those vehicle
lines would be unnecessary. Therefore,
the agency is removing the Cadillac
DTS, Mazda CX–7, Mitsubishi Eclipse,
Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Galant,
Nissan Versa Hatchback, Saab 9–3 and
Saab 9–5 vehicle lines from the
appendix A–I listing. However, NHTSA
will continue to maintain a
comprehensive database of all
exemptions on our website.
The changes made in this rule are
purely informational. The eleven
vehicle lines that will be added to
appendix A–I of part 542 were granted
exemptions in accordance with the
procedures of 49 CFR part 543 and 49
U.S.C. 33106 and notices of the grants
of those exemptions were published in
the Federal Register. Therefore, NHTSA
finds good cause under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B) that notice and opportunity
for comment is unnecessary. Further,
public comment on the listing of
selections and exemptions is not
contemplated by 49 U.S.C. chapter 331.
For the same reasons, since this revised
listing only informs the public of
previous agency actions and does not
impose additional obligations on any
party, NHTSA finds good cause under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make amendment
made by this rule effective on the date
this rule is published in the Federal
Register.
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Regulatory Impacts
A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This rulemaking document was not
reviewed by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) under Executive
Order (E.O.) 12866. It is not considered
to be significant under E.O. 12866 or the
Department’s Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. The purpose of this final
rule is to provide information to the
public about vehicle lines that must
comply with the parts marking
requirements of NHTSA’s theft
prevention standard and vehicles that
NHTSA has exempted from those
requirements. Since the purpose of the
final rule is to inform the public of
actions NHTSA has already taken, either
determining that new lines are subject
to parts marking requirements or
exempting vehicle lines from those
requirements, the final rule will not
impose any new burdens.
B. Executive Order 13771
Executive Order 13771 titled
‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs,’’ directs that, unless
prohibited by law, whenever an
executive department or agency
publicly proposes for notice and
comment or otherwise promulgates a
new regulation, it shall identify at least
two existing regulations to be repealed.
In addition, any new incremental costs
associated with new regulations shall, to
the extent permitted by law, be offset by
the elimination of existing costs. Only
those rules deemed significant under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866,
‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review,’’ are
subject to these requirements. As
discussed above, this rule is not a
significant rule under Executive Order
12866 and, accordingly, is not subject to
the offset requirements of Executive
Order 13771.
C. National Environmental Policy Act
NHTSA has analyzed this final rule
for the purposes of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The agency
has determined that implementation of
this action will not have any significant
impact on the quality of the human
environment as it merely informs the
public about previous agency actions.
Accordingly, no environmental
assessment is required.
D. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
The agency has analyzed this
rulemaking in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in
Executive Order 13132 and has
determined that it does not have
sufficient Federal implications to
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warrant consultation with State and
local officials or the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
As discussed above, this final rule only
provides information to the public about
previous agency actions.
E. Unfunded Mandates Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 requires agencies to prepare a
written assessment of the costs, benefits
and other effects of proposed or final
rules that include a Federal mandate
likely to result in the expenditure by
State, local or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
more than $100 million annually
($120.7 million as adjusted annually for
inflation with base year of 1995). The
assessment may be combined with other
assessments, as it is here.
This final rule will not result in
expenditures by State, local or tribal
governments or automobile
manufacturers and/or their suppliers of
more than $120.7 million annually. This
document informs the public of
previously granted exemptions. Since
the only purpose of this final rule is to
inform the public of previous actions
F. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice
Reform)
Pursuant to Executive Order 12988,
‘‘Civil Justice Reform’’,1 the agency has
considered whether this final rule has
any retroactive effect. We conclude that
it would not have such an effect as it
only informs the public of previous
agency actions. In accordance with
section 49 U.S.C. 33118, when a Federal
theft prevention standard is in effect, a
State or political subdivision of a State
may not have a different motor vehicle
theft prevention standard for a motor
vehicle or major replacement part. 49
U.S.C. 33117 provides that judicial
review of this rule may be obtained
pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 32909. Section
32909 does not require submission of a
petition for reconsideration or other
administrative proceedings before
parties may file suit in court.
G. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Department of Transportation has
not submitted an information collection
request to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,
44 U.S.C. chapter 35). This rule does not
impose any new information collection
requirements on manufacturers.
List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 541
Administrative practice and
procedure, Labeling, Motor vehicles,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
In consideration of the foregoing, 49
CFR part 541 is amended as follows:
PART 541—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 541
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33103,
33104, 33105 and 33106; delegation of
authority at 49 CFR 1.95.
2. Appendix A–I to part 541 is revised
to read as follows:
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Appendix A–I to Part 541—Lines With
Antitheft Devices Which Are Exempted
From the Parts-Marking Requirements
of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR
Part 543
Manufacturer
Subject lines
BMW ............................................
MINI, MINI Countryman (MPV), X1 (MPV), X1 Car Line (2012–2015), X2 1, X3, X4, X5, Z4, 1 Car Line, 3 Car
Line, 4 Car Line, 5 Car Line, 6 Car Line, 7 Car Line.
200, 300C, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Dart, Dodge Journey, Fiat 500, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep
Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler JK,2 Jeep Wrangler (new),1 Town
and Country MPV.
C-Max, EcoSport,1 Edge, Escape, Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKX, Mustang,
Taurus.
Buick LaCrosse/Regal, Buick Verano, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet
Bolt, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Impala/Monte
Carlo, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Volt,1 GMC Terrain.
Accord, Acura MDX,1 Acura TL, Civic, CRV, Pilot.
Azera, Equus, Genesis,3 IONIQ.
F-Type, XE, XF, XJ, XK, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover F-Pace,1 Land Rover LR2, Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque.
Niro.1
Ghibli, Levante (SUV), Quattroporte.
2, 3, 5, 6, CX–3, CX–5, CX–9, Fiat 124 Spyder, MX–5 Miata .
smart USA fortwo, smart Line Chassis. SL-Line Chassis (SL-Class) (the models within this line are): SL400,
SL550, SL 63/AMG, SL 65/AMG. SLK-Line Chassis (SLK-Class) (the models within this line are): SLK 250,
SLK 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG. S-Line Chassis (S/CL/S-Coupe Class) (the models within this line are):
S450, S500, S550, S600, S55, S63 AMG, S65 AMG, CL55, CL65, CL500, CL550, CL600. NGCC Chassis
Line (CLA/GLA/B-Class) (the models within this line are): B250e, CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC, CLA45
4MATIC AMG, GLA250, GLA45 AMG. C-Line Chassis (C-Class/CLK/GLK-Class) (the models within this
line are): C63 AMG, C240, C250, C300, C350, CLK 350, CLK 550, CLK 63AMG, GLK250, GLK350. ELine Chassis (E-Class/CLS Class) (the models within this line are): E55, E63 AMG, E320 BLUETEC, E350
BLUETEC, E320/E320DT CDi, E350/E500/E550, E400 HYBRID, CLS400, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, CLS63
AMG.
Eclipse Cross,1 iMiEV, Lancer, Outlander, Outlander Sport, Mirage.
Altima, Cube, Juke, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Kicks,1 Sentra, Infiniti G
(2003–2013), Infiniti M (2004–2013), Infiniti Q70, Infiniti Q50/60, Infiniti QX60.
911, Boxster/Cayman, Macan, Panamera.
Forester, Impreza, Legacy, B9 Tribeca, Outback, WRX, XV Crosstrek/Crosstrek.4
Kizashi.
Model 3, Model S, Model X.
Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Lexus ES, Lexus GS, Lexus LS, Lexus NX,1 Lexus RX, Prius, RAV4, Sienna.
Atlas,1 Beetle, Eos, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A4Allroad MPV, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi
Q3, Audi Q5, Audi TT, Golf/Rabbit/GTI/R32.
CHRYSLER .................................
FORD MOTOR CO .....................
GENERAL MOTORS ..................
HONDA ........................................
HYUNDAI ....................................
JAGUAR ......................................
KIA ...............................................
MASERATI ..................................
MAZDA ........................................
MERCEDES-BENZ .....................
MITSUBISHI ................................
NISSAN .......................................
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PORSCHE ...................................
SUBARU ......................................
SUZUKI .......................................
TESLA .........................................
TOYOTA ......................................
VOLKSWAGEN ...........................
1 See
61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996.
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Manufacturer
Subject lines
VOLVO ........................................
S60.
1 Granted
an exemption from the parts marking requirements beginning with MY 2018.
Wrangler (2007–2017) nameplate changed to Jeep Wrangler JK beginning with MY 2018.
discontinued use of its parts marking exemption for the Genesis vehicle line beginning with the 2010 model year.
4 Subaru XV Crosstrek nameplate changed to Crosstrek beginning with MY 2016.
2 Jeep
3 Hyundai
Issued in Washington, DC, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.95, 501.5.
Heidi Renate King,
Deputy Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 541
[Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0091]
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Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Final Listing
of 2018 Light Duty Truck Lines Subject to the Requirements of This
Standard and Exempted Vehicle Lines for Model Year 2018
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule announces NHTSA's determination that there are
no new model year 2018 light duty truck lines subject to the parts-
marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft prevention
standard. The agency determined no new models were high-theft or had
major parts that are interchangeable with a majority of the covered
major parts of passenger car or multipurpose passenger vehicle lines.
This final rule also identifies those vehicle lines that have been
granted an exemption from the parts-marking requirements because they
are equipped with antitheft devices determined to meet certain
criteria.
DATES: This final rule is effective June 12, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Hisham Mohamed, Office of
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International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs at 202-366-
0307 or Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of International Policy, Fuel
Economy and Consumer Programs at 202-366-5222.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The theft prevention standard (49 CFR part
541) applies to (1) all passenger car lines; (2) all multipurpose
passenger vehicle (MPV) lines with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 6,000 pounds or less; (3) low-theft light-duty truck (LDT) lines
with a GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less that have major parts that are
interchangeable with a majority of the covered major parts of passenger
car or MPV lines; and (4) high-theft LDT lines with a GVWR of 6,000
pounds or less.
The purpose of the theft prevention standard is to reduce the
incidence of motor vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and
recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The standard seeks to
facilitate such tracing by requiring that vehicle identification
numbers (VINs), VIN derivative numbers, or other symbols be placed on
major component vehicle parts. The theft prevention standard requires
motor vehicle manufacturers to inscribe or affix VINs onto covered
original equipment major component parts, and to inscribe or affix a
symbol identifying the manufacturer and a common symbol identifying the
replacement component parts for those original equipment parts, on all
vehicle lines subject to the requirements of the standard.
Title 49 U.S.C. 33104(d) provides that once a line has become
subject to the theft prevention standard, the line remains subject to
the requirements of the standard unless it is exempted under 49 U.S.C.
33106. Section 33106 provides that a manufacturer may petition annually
to have one vehicle line exempted from the requirements of Section
33104, if the line is equipped with an antitheft device meeting certain
conditions as standard equipment. The exemption is granted if NHTSA
determines that the antitheft device is likely to be as effective as
compliance with the theft prevention standard in reducing and deterring
motor vehicle thefts.
NHTSA annually publishes the names of LDT lines NHTSA has
determined to be high theft pursuant to 49 CFR part 541, LDT lines that
NHTSA has determined to have major parts that are interchangeable with
a majority of the covered major parts of passenger car or MPV lines,
and vehicle lines that NHTSA has exempted from the theft prevention
standard. Appendix A to part 541 identifies those LDT lines subject to
the theft prevention standard beginning in a given model year. Appendix
A-I to part 541 lists those vehicle lines that NHTSA has exempted from
the theft prevention standard.
For MY 2018, there are no new LDT lines that will be subject to the
theft prevention standard in accordance with the procedures published
in 49 CFR part 542.
For MY 2018, appendix A-1 identifies those vehicle lines that have
been exempted by the agency from the parts-marking requirements of part
541 and is amended to include eleven vehicle lines newly exempted in
full. The eleven exempted vehicle lines are the Acura MDX, BMW X2,
Chevrolet Volt, Ford EcoSport, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Niro, Land Rover F-
Pace, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Nissan Kicks, Lexus NX, and the
Volkswagen Atlas.
The agency is removing the Nissan Versa Note from the appendix A-1
listing because it was erroneously identified in appendix A-1 of the
October 23, 2018 final rule. (See 83 FR 53396). Each year the agency
also amends the appendices to part 542 to remove vehicle lines that
have not been manufactured in over 5 years. We believe that including
those vehicle lines would be unnecessary. Therefore, the agency is
removing the Cadillac DTS, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi
Endeavor, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Versa Hatchback, Saab 9-3 and Saab
9-5 vehicle lines from the appendix A-I listing. However, NHTSA will
continue to maintain a comprehensive database of all exemptions on our
website.
The changes made in this rule are purely informational. The eleven
vehicle lines that will be added to appendix A-I of part 542 were
granted exemptions in accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR part 543
and 49 U.S.C. 33106 and notices of the grants of those exemptions were
published in the Federal Register. Therefore, NHTSA finds good cause
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B) that notice and opportunity for comment is
unnecessary. Further, public comment on the listing of selections and
exemptions is not contemplated by 49 U.S.C. chapter 331. For the same
reasons, since this revised listing only informs the public of previous
agency actions and does not impose additional obligations on any party,
NHTSA finds good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make amendment made
by this rule effective on the date this rule is published in the
Federal Register.
Regulatory Impacts
A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This rulemaking document was not reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order (E.O.) 12866. It is
not considered to be significant under E.O. 12866 or the Department's
Regulatory Policies and Procedures. The purpose of this final rule is
to provide information to the public about vehicle lines that must
comply with the parts marking requirements of NHTSA's theft prevention
standard and vehicles that NHTSA has exempted from those requirements.
Since the purpose of the final rule is to inform the public of actions
NHTSA has already taken, either determining that new lines are subject
to parts marking requirements or exempting vehicle lines from those
requirements, the final rule will not impose any new burdens.
B. Executive Order 13771
Executive Order 13771 titled ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs,'' directs that, unless prohibited by law, whenever an
executive department or agency publicly proposes for notice and comment
or otherwise promulgates a new regulation, it shall identify at least
two existing regulations to be repealed. In addition, any new
incremental costs associated with new regulations shall, to the extent
permitted by law, be offset by the elimination of existing costs. Only
those rules deemed significant under section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' are subject to these
requirements. As discussed above, this rule is not a significant rule
under Executive Order 12866 and, accordingly, is not subject to the
offset requirements of Executive Order 13771.
C. National Environmental Policy Act
NHTSA has analyzed this final rule for the purposes of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The agency has determined that implementation
of this action will not have any significant impact on the quality of
the human environment as it merely informs the public about previous
agency actions. Accordingly, no environmental assessment is required.
D. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
The agency has analyzed this rulemaking in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 and has
determined that it does not have sufficient Federal implications to
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warrant consultation with State and local officials or the preparation
of a federalism summary impact statement. As discussed above, this
final rule only provides information to the public about previous
agency actions.
E. Unfunded Mandates Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires agencies to
prepare a written assessment of the costs, benefits and other effects
of proposed or final rules that include a Federal mandate likely to
result in the expenditure by State, local or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of more than $100 million annually
($120.7 million as adjusted annually for inflation with base year of
1995). The assessment may be combined with other assessments, as it is
here.
This final rule will not result in expenditures by State, local or
tribal governments or automobile manufacturers and/or their suppliers
of more than $120.7 million annually. This document informs the public
of previously granted exemptions. Since the only purpose of this final
rule is to inform the public of previous actions taken by the agency,
no new costs or burdens will result.
F. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)
Pursuant to Executive Order 12988, ``Civil Justice Reform'',\1\ the
agency has considered whether this final rule has any retroactive
effect. We conclude that it would not have such an effect as it only
informs the public of previous agency actions. In accordance with
section 49 U.S.C. 33118, when a Federal theft prevention standard is in
effect, a State or political subdivision of a State may not have a
different motor vehicle theft prevention standard for a motor vehicle
or major replacement part. 49 U.S.C. 33117 provides that judicial
review of this rule may be obtained pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 32909.
Section 32909 does not require submission of a petition for
reconsideration or other administrative proceedings before parties may
file suit in court.
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\1\ See 61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996.
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G. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Department of Transportation has not submitted an information
collection request to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). This rule
does not impose any new information collection requirements on
manufacturers.
List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 541
Administrative practice and procedure, Labeling, Motor vehicles,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR part 541 is amended as
follows:
PART 541--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 541 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33103, 33104, 33105 and
33106; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95.
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2. Appendix A-I to part 541 is revised to read as follows:
Appendix A-I to Part 541--Lines With Antitheft Devices Which Are
Exempted From the Parts-Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant
to 49 CFR Part 543
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Manufacturer Subject lines
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BMW.......................................... MINI, MINI Countryman
(MPV), X1 (MPV), X1 Car
Line (2012-2015), X2
\1\, X3, X4, X5, Z4, 1
Car Line, 3 Car Line, 4
Car Line, 5 Car Line, 6
Car Line, 7 Car Line.
CHRYSLER..................................... 200, 300C, Dodge
Charger, Dodge
Challenger, Dodge Dart,
Dodge Journey, Fiat 500,
Jeep Cherokee, Jeep
Compass, Jeep Grand
Cherokee, Jeep Patriot,
Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler
JK,\2\ Jeep Wrangler
(new),\1\ Town and
Country MPV.
FORD MOTOR CO................................ C-Max, EcoSport,\1\ Edge,
Escape, Explorer,
Fiesta, Focus, Fusion,
Lincoln MKC, Lincoln
MKX, Mustang, Taurus.
GENERAL MOTORS............................... Buick LaCrosse/Regal,
Buick Verano, Cadillac
ATS, Cadillac CTS,
Cadillac SRX, Cadillac
XTS, Chevrolet Bolt,
Chevrolet Camaro,
Chevrolet Corvette,
Chevrolet Cruze,
Chevrolet Equinox,
Chevrolet Impala/Monte
Carlo, Chevrolet Malibu,
Chevrolet Sonic,
Chevrolet Spark,
Chevrolet Volt,\1\ GMC
Terrain.
HONDA........................................ Accord, Acura MDX,\1\
Acura TL, Civic, CRV,
Pilot.
HYUNDAI...................................... Azera, Equus, Genesis,\3\
IONIQ.
JAGUAR....................................... F-Type, XE, XF, XJ, XK,
Land Rover Discovery
Sport, Land Rover F-
Pace,\1\ Land Rover LR2,
Land Rover Range Rover
Evoque.
KIA.......................................... Niro.\1\
MASERATI..................................... Ghibli, Levante (SUV),
Quattroporte.
MAZDA........................................ 2, 3, 5, 6, CX-3, CX-5,
CX-9, Fiat 124 Spyder,
MX-5 Miata .
MERCEDES-BENZ................................ smart USA fortwo, smart
Line Chassis. SL-Line
Chassis (SL-Class) (the
models within this line
are): SL400, SL550, SL
63/AMG, SL 65/AMG. SLK-
Line Chassis (SLK-Class)
(the models within this
line are): SLK 250, SLK
300, SLK 350, SLK 55
AMG. S-Line Chassis (S/
CL/S-Coupe Class) (the
models within this line
are): S450, S500, S550,
S600, S55, S63 AMG, S65
AMG, CL55, CL65, CL500,
CL550, CL600. NGCC
Chassis Line (CLA/GLA/B-
Class) (the models
within this line are):
B250e, CLA250, CLA250
4MATIC, CLA45 4MATIC
AMG, GLA250, GLA45 AMG.
C-Line Chassis (C-Class/
CLK/GLK-Class) (the
models within this line
are): C63 AMG, C240,
C250, C300, C350, CLK
350, CLK 550, CLK 63AMG,
GLK250, GLK350. E-Line
Chassis (E-Class/CLS
Class) (the models
within this line are):
E55, E63 AMG, E320
BLUETEC, E350 BLUETEC,
E320/E320DT CDi, E350/
E500/E550, E400 HYBRID,
CLS400, CLS500, CLS55
AMG, CLS63 AMG.
MITSUBISHI................................... Eclipse Cross,\1\ iMiEV,
Lancer, Outlander,
Outlander Sport, Mirage.
NISSAN....................................... Altima, Cube, Juke, Leaf,
Maxima, Murano, NV200
Taxi, Pathfinder, Quest,
Rogue, Kicks,\1\ Sentra,
Infiniti G (2003-2013),
Infiniti M (2004-2013),
Infiniti Q70, Infiniti
Q50/60, Infiniti QX60.
PORSCHE...................................... 911, Boxster/Cayman,
Macan, Panamera.
SUBARU....................................... Forester, Impreza,
Legacy, B9 Tribeca,
Outback, WRX, XV
Crosstrek/Crosstrek.\4\
SUZUKI....................................... Kizashi.
TESLA........................................ Model 3, Model S, Model
X.
TOYOTA....................................... Camry, Corolla,
Highlander, Lexus ES,
Lexus GS, Lexus LS,
Lexus NX,\1\ Lexus RX,
Prius, RAV4, Sienna.
VOLKSWAGEN................................... Atlas,\1\ Beetle, Eos,
Jetta, Passat, Tiguan,
Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi
A4Allroad MPV, Audi A6,
Audi A8, Audi Q3, Audi
Q5, Audi TT, Golf/Rabbit/
GTI/R32.
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VOLVO........................................ S60.
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\1\ Granted an exemption from the parts marking requirements beginning
with MY 2018.
\2\ Jeep Wrangler (2007-2017) nameplate changed to Jeep Wrangler JK
beginning with MY 2018.
\3\ Hyundai discontinued use of its parts marking exemption for the
Genesis vehicle line beginning with the 2010 model year.
\4\ Subaru XV Crosstrek nameplate changed to Crosstrek beginning with MY
2016.
Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
1.95, 501.5.
Heidi Renate King,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2019-12333 Filed 6-11-19; 8:45 am]
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