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NHTSA Backs Engine Manufacturers Association Request to Delay Seat Belt Rules for Heavy Trucks to 2030
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated a rulemaking to delay compliance for new seat belt anchorages rules for heavy-duty vehicles over 10,000 pounds, pushing the deadline from September 2027 to September 2030. The move responds to a petition from the Engine Manufacturers Association citing significant compliance burdens due to unique vehicle designs.
Jul 10, 2026 1 source