Understanding Motor Vehicle Parts Regulations: A Guide from SEMA
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Navigating the complex world of motor vehicle parts regulations can be challenging for manufacturers and consumers alike. Thankfully, SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has compiled two comprehensive guides to help understand how federal and state governments regulate motor vehicle parts.
Overview of the Guides
1. Concise Brochure:
SEMA offers a 6-page brochure that provides a succinct overview of the regulations affecting motor vehicle parts. This brochure is ideal for those looking for a quick yet thorough summary.
2. Electronic Guide:
For those who prefer a more detailed exploration, SEMA has also created an electronic guide. This version presents the same information in a question-and-answer format, complete with links to additional resources for deeper insights.
Key Topics Covered
-Vehicle/Parts Standards (Overview):
Learn how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates various aftermarket parts based on safety requirements and how states can enact their own regulations.
-Emissions Standards:
Understand how emissions-related parts are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), including the necessity for testing and certification to comply with anti-tampering laws.
-NHTSA Regulations (Overview):
Discover how NHTSA rules apply to vehicle and equipment manufacturers, including details on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), registration requirements, and defect/recall investigations.
-Lighting Equipment:
Gain insights into federal and state regulations concerning lighting equipment, including the performance requirements established by FMVSS No. 108.
-Tires & Wheels:
Learn about the safety standards regulating tires and wheels, and how industry standards established by organizations like the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) influence these regulations.
-Fuel Economy:
Explore the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations intended to improve the fuel economy of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
Disclaimer
The information presented in these guides is current at the time of posting and will be updated periodically as warranted. However, manufacturers should always consult the latest published regulations for any recent changes.
For more detailed information and to access these guides, visit SEMA’s page on [motor vehicle (https://www.sema.org).
Overview of the Guides
1. Concise Brochure:
SEMA offers a 6-page brochure that provides a succinct overview of the regulations affecting motor vehicle parts. This brochure is ideal for those looking for a quick yet thorough summary.
2. Electronic Guide:
For those who prefer a more detailed exploration, SEMA has also created an electronic guide. This version presents the same information in a question-and-answer format, complete with links to additional resources for deeper insights.
Key Topics Covered
-Vehicle/Parts Standards (Overview):
Learn how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates various aftermarket parts based on safety requirements and how states can enact their own regulations.
-Emissions Standards:
Understand how emissions-related parts are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), including the necessity for testing and certification to comply with anti-tampering laws.
-NHTSA Regulations (Overview):
Discover how NHTSA rules apply to vehicle and equipment manufacturers, including details on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), registration requirements, and defect/recall investigations.
-Lighting Equipment:
Gain insights into federal and state regulations concerning lighting equipment, including the performance requirements established by FMVSS No. 108.
-Tires & Wheels:
Learn about the safety standards regulating tires and wheels, and how industry standards established by organizations like the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) influence these regulations.
-Fuel Economy:
Explore the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations intended to improve the fuel economy of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
Disclaimer
The information presented in these guides is current at the time of posting and will be updated periodically as warranted. However, manufacturers should always consult the latest published regulations for any recent changes.
For more detailed information and to access these guides, visit SEMA’s page on [motor vehicle (https://www.sema.org).