Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has determined that certain Michelin TEX T195/65R22 T-type spare tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Manufactured from 1949 to 1975, Bias Ply Tires, and T-Type Spare Tires. MNA filed a noncompliance report dated May 1, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on May 29, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of MNA's petition.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0049; Notice 2] AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petition. SUMMARY: Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) has determined that certain Michelin TEX T195/65R22 T-type spare tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Manufactured from 1949 to 1975, Bias Ply Tires, and T-Type Spare Tires. MNA filed a noncompliance report dated May 1, 2024, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the “Agency”) on May 29, 2024, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of MNA's petition. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayton Lindley, General Engineer, NHTSA, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, (325) 655-0547. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Overview MNA determined that certain Michelin Tex T195/65R22 do not fully comply with paragraph S4.3(b) of FMVSS No. 109, New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Manufactured from 1949 To 1975, Bias Ply Tires, and T-Type Spare Tires ( 49 CFR 571.109 ). MNA filed a noncompliance report dated May 1, 2024, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573 , Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. MNA petitioned NHTSA on May 29, 2024, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the …
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Citation: 91 FR 55661
