U.S. DOT/NHTSA - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

Document ID: NHTSA-1999-6550-0017
Document Type: Rule
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Topics: No Topics associated with this document
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571
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Abstract:	In this document, NHTSA proposes to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on hydraulic and electric brake systems to include an option for the use of a roll bar structure during specified testing of brake systems in single unit trucks and buses. This option is already available during similar testing of air braked trucks and buses. We tentatively conclude that permitting the use of a roll bar structure would help protect drivers and technicians in the event of a rollover during testing of hydraulically-braked trucks and buses. The safety of drivers and technicians is a primary concern during vehicle testing. The use of a roll bar structure would offer protection to the drivers and technicians performing brake tests conducted at lightly loaded vehicle weight. DATES: You should submit comments early enough to ensure that Docket Management receives them not later than January 5, 2004.
Document Subtype:	Federal Register Publication
Received Date:	November 04 2003, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Page Count:	5
Comment Due Date:	November 4 2003, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time