Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: No. 301; Fuel System Integrity
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new safety standards to make sure car fuel systems don't leak or catch fire in crashes. These rules are designed to protect drivers and passengers from fuel-related injuries and explosions by requiring stricter testing and design requirements for how vehicles store and contain gasoline.
Key Points
- 1Car manufacturers will need to design fuel tanks and fuel systems that are more resistant to leaking and rupturing during crashes
- 2Vehicles will have to pass tougher safety tests to ensure fuel systems remain intact in various types of accidents
- 3The rule aims to reduce fire hazards and injuries from fuel leaks that can happen before or after a collision
- 4Car companies have until July 31, 2025 to submit comments about how these new safety standards might affect their design and manufacturing processes
- 5These standards would apply to new cars and trucks sold in the United States, making them safer for everyday drivers and their families
Key Dates
May 30, 2025
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