The regulations would provide that if a fabricating manufacturer or importer does not comply with these conditions, no motor vehicle or
motor vehicle equipment manufactured by the fabricating manufacturer or offered for importation by the importer shall be allowed to enter the United States.
The proposed rules would also provide a mechanism for the reinstatement of a fabricating manufacturer's or importer's ability to import motor vehicles or
motor vehicle equipment once the basis for the restriction has been rectified.
-- To permit ODI to review complaints about defects in motor vehicles and items of
motor vehicle equipment in order to identify trends that could result in defect investigations, and ultimately in safety - related recalls.
The bill directly conflicted with the federal National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which makes clear that the standards adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for
required motor vehicle equipment (including headlamps) are to be performance standards, not design standards.
Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations; targeting high - risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening
commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness.
The statute provides that the regulations to be issued by the Secretary may provide an opportunity for the manufacturer to present information before the Secretary's determination as to whether the manufacturer's imports should be restricted and establish a process by which a manufacturer may petition for reinstatement of its ability to import motor vehicle or
motor vehicle equipment.