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FMVSS No. Number of Brake chamber size 121 Cu. In. chambers total Total Cu. In. (Table V) Cu. In.

T–16 ...... 46 2 92

Total Chamber Cu. In...... 404 Required Air Reservoir Capacity (using 12X Multiplier) Cu. In...... 4,848

Spartan Actual Reservoir Capacity (Cu. In.) ...... 4,674

Additional Capacity Needed (Cu. In.) ...... 174 Cubic Inch—Cu. In.

In paragraph S5.1.1 of FMVSS No. driver and would not impact the braking the granting of this petition does not 121, the vehicle is to be equipped with performance of the vehicle. relieve vehicle distributors and dealers an air compressor of sufficient capacity 2. Air System Warning: The of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for to increase air pressure in the supply completed motorhomes subject to this sale, or introduction or delivery for and service reservoirs from 85 psi to 100 condition are equipped with two air introduction into interstate commerce of psi when the engine is operating at the gauges that monitor the air system the noncompliant vehicles under their vehicle manufacturer’s maximum pressure in both system 1 and system 2. control after Spartan notified them that recommended revolutions per minute In addition to the air gauges, there are the subject noncompliance existed. both a warning light and audible alarm (r.p.m.) within a time, in seconds, (Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: determined by the quotient (actual to alert the driver in the event of a low Delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and reservoir capacity × 25)/required air condition. 501.8) reservoir capacity). In using this In conclusion, Spartan stated that the equation, vehicles subject to the actual air reservoir capacity in the Otto G. Matheke III, condition represented in the table affected motorhome chassis may be 3.5 Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. above, the air pressure would be percent less (174 cubic inches) than the [FR Doc. 2019–09752 Filed 5–10–19; 8:45 am] required to go from 85 psi to 100 psi calculated required amount. However, BILLING CODE 4910–59–P within 24 seconds (4,674 * 25)/4,848). due to the duty cycle of a motorhome Using the same equation and the and the air compressor cycling, that is required air reservoir capacity of 4848 well within the required time using the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION cubic inches, the air pressure would equation from FMVSS No. 121, Spartan National Highway Traffic Safety need to increase from 85 psi to 100 psi believes the noncompliance is Administration within 25 seconds. Vehicles subject to inconsequential as it relates to motor the condition that has resulted in the vehicle safety. The less than required [Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0073; Notice 2; non-compliance to paragraph S5.1.2.1 capacity does not appear to impact Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0100; Notice 2] could increase air pressure from 85 psi vehicle braking performance (e.g., to 100 psi in less than 6 seconds, well stopping distance, brake application, FCA US LLC and Group of within the requirement of 25 seconds. and release timing). The completed America, Inc., Grant of Petitions for Further, vehicles subject to this vehicles are equipped with dual air Decision of Inconsequential condition have a cut in pressure set at, gauges, a visual and audible warning Noncompliance system to alert the driver to a loss of air or greater than, the minimum AGENCY: National Highway Traffic requirement of 100 psi. in the air brake system. Given the aforementioned, Spartan expressed the Safety Administration (NHTSA), The impact of having 3.5 percent less belief that the subject noncompliance is Department of Transportation (DOT). air reservoir capacity than required, the inconsequential as it relates to motor ACTION: Grant of petitions. difference in the cut in pressure vehicle safety, and that its petition to be requirement of only 1 second would exempted from providing notification of SUMMARY: FCA US LLC (FCA US), appear to have an adverse consequence the noncompliance, as required by 49 (formally known as: Group of a slight increase in air compressor U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the LLC) and of cycling. However, this would be noncompliance, as required by 49 America, Inc. (Volkswagen), have dependent on application of the service U.S.C. 30120, should be granted. determined that certain Service brakes. NHTSA notes that the statutory seat belt assemblies sold to FCA dealers Motorhomes have a similar duty cycle provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and and Volkswagen dealers as replacement to that of a tractor-trailer where they are 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to equipment in certain model year (MY) driven at highway speeds with file petitions for a determination of 1992–2018 FCA US motor vehicles and infrequent brake applications during inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to certain MY 2009–2018 Volkswagen such drives. Motorhomes also are exempt manufacturers only from the Routan motor vehicles, do not fully largely driven from owner residences to duties found in sections 30118 and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle campground locations throughout the 30120, respectively, to notify owners, Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, Seat traveling season. purchasers, and dealers of a defect or Belt Assemblies. The petitioners have Given these brake applications would noncompliance and to remedy the requested that NHTSA deem the subject appear to be less frequent than those in defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this noncompliance inconsequential to stop and go applications. The lower decision only applies to the subject motor vehicle safety. This document than required capacity, with the one vehicles that Spartan no longer grants both petitions in full. second difference time to increase air controlled at the time it determined that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack pressure, may not be noticeable by the the noncompliance existed. However, Chern, Office of Vehicle Safety

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Compliance, NHTSA, telephone 202– • 2016–2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis therefore, do not meet all applicable 366–0661, facsimile 202–366–3081. (‘‘DF’’) requirements specified in paragraphs • SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2010–2017 Ram 2500 (‘‘DJ’’) S4.1(k) and 4.1(l) of FMVSS No. 209. • 2010–2017 Ram 4500/5500 Cab IV. Rule Text: Paragraph S4.1(k) and I. Overview: FCA US has determined Chassis (‘‘DP’’) S4.1(l) of FMVSS No. 209 includes the that certain Mopar Service seat belt • 2009–2017 Ram 1500 (‘‘DS’’) requirements relevant to this petition: assemblies sold to FCA dealers as • 2010–2017 Ram 3500 (‘‘D2’’) replacement equipment in certain MY • A seat belt assembly, other than a seat • 2012–2017 500 (‘‘FF’’) 1992–2018 FCA US motor vehicles do belt assembly installed in a motor vehicle by • 2009–2017 Journey (‘‘JC’’) not fully comply with paragraphs an automobile manufacturer, shall be • 2007–2017 Wrangler (‘‘JK’’) accompanied by an instruction sheet S4.1(k) and S4.1(l) of FMVSS No. 209, • 2014–2017 Jeep Cherokee (‘‘KL’’) providing sufficient information for installing Seat Belt Assemblies (49 CFR 571.209). • 2015–2017 (‘‘LA’’) the assembly in a motor vehicle. FCA US filed a noncompliance report • • 2012–2017 (‘‘LX’’) The installation instructions shall state dated July 25, 2017, pursuant to 49 CFR • 2012–2017 (‘‘LD’’) whether the assembly is for universal part 573, Defect and Noncompliance installation or for installation only in • 2008–2017 (‘‘MK’’) Responsibility and Reports. FCA US specifically stated motor vehicles, and shall • 2008–2017 (‘‘MK’’) also petitioned NHTSA on August 17, include at least those items specified in SAE • 2012–2017 (‘‘PF’’) 2017, for an exemption from the Recommended Practice J800c (1973) • 2015–2017 (‘‘UF’’) notification and remedy requirements of (incorporated by reference, see § 571.5). • 2008–2017 Chrysler Town & Country • If the assembly is for use only in 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that (‘‘RT’’) specifically stated motor vehicles, the this noncompliance is inconsequential • 2008–2017 Dodge Grand Caravan assembly shall either be permanently and as it relates to motor vehicle safety, (‘‘RT’’) legibly marked or labeled with the following pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) & • 2017 (‘‘RU’’) statement, or the instruction sheet shall 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, include the following statement: • 2011–2017 (‘‘WD’’) Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Æ This seat belt assembly is for use only • 2011–2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Noncompliance. Notice of receipt of in [insert specific seating position(s), e.g., (‘‘WK’’) FCA US’s petition was published with ‘‘front right’’] in [insert specific vehicle • 2013–2017 Dodge SRT Viper (‘‘ZD’’) a 30-day public comment period, on make(s) and model(s)]. • 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 (‘‘DR’’) • A seat belt assembly or retractor shall be December 7, 2017, in the Federal • 2004–2010 Dodge Durango (‘‘HB’’) accompanied by written instructions for the Register (82 FR 57814). No comments • 2007–2010 Chrysler Aspen (‘‘HG’’) proper use of the assembly, stressing were received. • 2005–2012 (‘‘ND’’) particularly the importance of wearing the Volkswagen has determined that • 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 1500 (‘‘BR’’) assembly snugly and properly located on the body, and on the maintenance of the certain Mopar Service seat belt • 1993–2004 (‘‘LH’’) assemblies sold to Volkswagen dealers • assembly and periodic inspection of all 1993–2004 (‘‘LH’’) components. as replacement equipment in certain • 1993–2004 (‘‘LH’’) • MY 2009–2018 Volkswagen Routan The instructions shall show the proper • 1995–2005 Dodge Neon (‘‘PL’’) manner of threading webbing in the motor vehicles do not fully comply with • 2006–2012 (‘‘PM’’) hardware of seat belt assemblies in which the paragraphs S4.1(k) and S4.1(l) of • 1997–2000 Prowler (‘‘PR’’) webbing is not permanently fastened. FMVSS No. 209. Volkswagen filed a • 2001–2002 Chrysler Prowler (‘‘PR’’) Instructions for a nonlocking retractor shall noncompliance report dated November • 2001–2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (‘‘PT’’) include a caution that the webbing must be 8, 2017, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573. • 1992–2002 (‘‘SR’’) fully extended from the retractor during use of the seat belt assembly unless the retractor Volkswagen petitioned NHTSA on • 2003–2010 Dodge Viper (‘‘ZB’’) November 29, 2017, for an exemption • is attached to the free end of webbing which 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is not subjected to any tension during from the notification and remedy (‘‘ZJ’’) requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 restraint of an occupant by the assembly. • 2014–2018 Ram ProMaster (‘‘VF’’) Instructions for Type 2a shoulder belt shall on the basis that this noncompliance is • 2015–2018 Ram ProMaster City include a warning that the shoulder belt is inconsequential as it relates to motor (‘‘VM’’) not to be used without a lap belt. vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. • 2015–2018 Jeep Renegade (‘‘BU’’) V. Summary of Petitions: The 30118(d) & 30120(h) and 49 CFR part • 2015–2017 (‘‘FB’’) petitioners described the subject 556. Notice of receipt of Volkswagen’s • 2014–2017 (‘‘BF’’) noncompliance and stated their belief petition was published with a 30-day • 2016–2017 Giulia (‘‘GA’’) that the noncompliance is, in each case, public comment period, on March 21, • 2015–2017 Alfa Romeo 4C (‘‘4C’’) inconsequential as it relates to motor 2018, in the Federal Register (83 FR • 2017 (‘‘BA’’) 12458). No comments were received. vehicle safety. III. Noncompliance: The petitioners In support, the petitioners submitted II. Equipment Involved: explain that the subject noncompliance the following arguments: Approximately 1,900 replacement seat involves the Mopar Service Seat Belt 1. The subject seat belt assemblies are belt assemblies manufactured between assemblies sold to both FCA US and only sold to FCA US and Volkswagen June 25, 2008, and October 25, 2013 for Volkswagen dealerships for use or for authorized dealerships for installation installation in certain MY 2009–2018 subsequent resale to dealers, for repairs as replacement seat belts in certain FCA Volkswagen Routan motor vehicles are by dealership service technicians, or US and Volkswagen motor vehicles. potentially involved. dealership retail customers for These assemblies are not sold to Approximately 728,100 Mopar installation and replacement parts in aftermarket auto parts distributors or Service seat belt assemblies sold to FCA certain FCA US and Volkswagen retail outlets. dealers as replacement equipment for vehicles. Specifically, the subject seat 2. The subject seat belt assemblies are use in the following FCA motor vehicles belt assemblies were sold without the clearly labeled and identifiable by part are potentially involved: proper inclusion of the ‘‘I-Sheets’’ (i.e., number in both the FCA US part system • 2010–2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis ‘‘Installation instructions’’ and ‘‘Usage and Volkswagen’s parts catalogue for (‘‘DD’’) and maintenance instructions’’), and use on specific make, model, and model

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year vehicles, and for specific seating Instructions Sheets at the time when a FMVSS No. 209, S4.1(l), which requires that positions. customer purchases a seat belt seat belt assemblies sold as replacement 3. In order to purchase these parts, the assembly. equipment have owner instructions on how buyer would need to supply either the 8. Volkswagen stated that the to wear the seat belt and how to properly thread the webbing on seat belts where the part assembly number or make, model, packaging for the supplied service seat webbing is not permanently attached. model year and seating position of the belts should have been accompanied by NHTSA believes that the proper usage is vehicle, thus, only the proper assembly the instruction sheet, however, because adequately described in the vehicle owner’s would be sold to the end user. there was insufficient information to manual. NHTSA does not believe that 4. Installation of the seat belt confirm that the instruction sheet instructions about the proper threading of assembly is a complex process in the accompanied the affected service parts. webbing is applicable to modern original modern motor vehicle, unlike the Volkswagen has determined to notify its equipment automobile seat belt systems. This vehicles in the past that the provisions second instruction sheet is either duplicated dealers of the existence of the in the owner’s manual or not applicable. [paragraph S4.1 of FMVSS No. 209] noncompliance. Volkswagen also stated were intended to address. The method that the instructions are now available The FCA US understands that while of identification and the physical on Parts on Command (POC) and can be they may believe FMVSS No. 209 differences between belt retractors and printed free of charge at the dealership. S4.1(k) and S4.1(l) are somewhat attachment hardware, as well as the These instruction sheets are required to antiquated, it is nevertheless required to vehicle installation environment, be provided with every safety belt fully comply with this safety standard. preclude the misinstallation of seat belt assembly or safety belt buckle sold- In this regard, the petitioners have made assemblies. whether it be retail, wholesale, or in the process changes to ensure that hard 5. FCA US states that the proper shop. copies of the I-Sheets will be included installation procedure for all Mopar 9. The petitioners are not aware of any with all seat belt assemblies shipped to Service Seat Belt assemblies are clearly incidents or consumer complaints its dealers. FCA US has implemented described in FCA US service manuals, relating to the absence of the I-Sheet and changes in its part ordering process to which are also available online through use instructions with the sale of any of ensure that all I-Sheets for Mopar DealerCONNECT and sold to the public the subject seat belt assemblies. Service Seat Belt assemblies affected by through Mopar and FCA US brand FCA US and Volkswagen stated that recall T49 (NHTSA 17E–039) have been websites. With respect to seat belt usage uploaded to online resources there have been many instances of TM and installation instructions, FCA US similar documentation omissions where (StarParts and DealerCONNECT) and stated that consumers who have the agency has granted inconsequential directly linked to the specific Mopar purchased the seat belt assemblies in treatment. The petitioners cited the Service Seat Belt part numbers. Going the past can contact the Parts following examples: forward, this hard copy and on-line Department at their dealer for a copy of , Inc. (77 FR 24762, April mating of the service parts and S4.1(k) the Instruction Sheets at no cost. FCA and S4.1(l) instructions will ensure that 25, 2012); Bentley Motors, Inc. (75 FR US also stated that instructions and the documentation requirement of 35877, September 20, 2011); Hyundai information regarding proper usage, FMVSS No. 209 will be met. Motor Company (73 FR 49238, March 2, proper maintenance, and periodic The petitioners concluded by 2009); Ford Motor Company (73 FR inspection for damaged seat belts are expressing the belief that the subject 11462, March 3, 2008); Mazda North included in the vehicle’s Owner’s noncompliance is inconsequential as it America Operations (73 FR 11464, Manual. relates to motor vehicle safety, and that 6. Volkswagen stated that their seat March 3, 2008); Ford Motor Company their petitions to be exempted from belt assembly installation instructions (73 FR 63051, October 22, 2008); and providing notification of the are included in Volkswagen Service TRW, Inc. (58 FR 7171, February 4, noncompliance, as required by 49 Manuals and are available to 1993). U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the FCA stated that the most notable grant independent repair shops and to noncompliance, as required by 49 of inconsequential treatment is Subaru individual owners, who can also U.S.C. 30120, should be granted. purchase the Service Manual (which is of America, Inc. (65 FR 67471, VI. NHTSA’s Analysis: To help ensure a paid subscription) or seek dealer November 9, 2000), where the agency proper installation, usage, and assistance and obtain copies of the made the following succinct maintenance of seat belt assemblies, installation instructions free of charge, if observations: paragraphs S4.1(k) and S4.1(l) of necessary. The instructions are also There seems to be little need for the FMVSS No. 209 require that available on Parts on Command (POC) installation instructions with replacements installation, usage, and maintenance and can be printed, in house, at the for original equipment seat belts. The SAE instructions be provided with seat belt dealership free of charge for the J800c Recommended Practice incorporated in assemblies other than those installed by FMVSS No. 209 appears to have been written customers. In most cases, reference to as a guide on how to install a seat belt where an automobile manufacturer. the installation instructions will not be one does not exist. The Recommended First, with respect to the need to necessary because the seat belt Practice discusses such things as how to allow consumers to select the correct installation will be to replace an determine the correct location for seat belt for their vehicle, we note that existing belt and the installation anchorages, how to create adequate the subject seat belt assemblies are only procedure will just be the reverse of the anchorages and how to properly attach made available to FCA US and removal procedure. With respect to seat webbing to the newly installed anchorages. Volkswagen authorized dealerships for belt usage and maintenance These instructions do not apply to today’s their use or subsequent resale. Because instructions, Volkswagen also stated replacement market. Additionally, vehicle the parts ordering process used by FCA manufacturers provide service manuals on US and Volkswagen authorized that they have been included in all how seat belts should be replaced. NHTSA Volkswagen owners’ manuals. does not believe the ‘‘how to’’ instructions dealerships clearly identifies the correct 7. FCA US has notified its dealer of are necessary in this case. Next, we note that service part by a vehicle’s model, model the existence of the noncompliance and the subject seat belt assemblies were year, and seating position, NHTSA the dealer will be automatically distributed without the required ’usage and believes that it is unlikely that an prompted to include the Service maintenance instructions’ specified in inappropriate seat belt assembly will be

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sold by the FCA US and Volkswagen the vehicle owner’s manuals. In Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: dealership for a specific seating position addition, consumers can also obtain this delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and within a vehicle. information, free of charge, through the 501.8) Second, NHTSA recognizes the vehicle’s dealership networks. Thus, Otto G. Matheke III, importance of having installation with respect to usage and maintenance Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. instructions available to installers as instructions, it appears that there are well as use and maintenance [FR Doc. 2019–09751 Filed 5–10–19; 8:45 am] satisfactory alternatives to meeting the BILLING CODE 4910–59–P instructions available to consumers. The intent of S4.1(l) of FMVSS No. 209. risk created by this noncompliance is NHTSA has granted similar petitions that someone who purchased an DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION assembly is unable to obtain the for failure to comply with requirements necessary installation information and pertaining to seat belt assembly National Highway Traffic Safety therefore incorrectly installs the seat installation and usage instruction. Refer Administration belt assembly. We note that technicians to Ford Motor Company (73 FR 11462, at dealerships have access to the seat March 3, 2008); Mazda North America [Docket No. NHTSA–2018–0004; Notice 1] belt assembly installation instructions Operations (73 FR 11464, March 3, Daimler North America, LLC, in vehicle Service Manuals. Installers 2008); Ford Motor Company (73 FR other than dealership technicians can Receipt of Petition for Decision of 63051, October 22, 2008); Subaru of Inconsequential Noncompliance obtain a copy of the installation America, Inc. (65 FR 67471, November instructions, free of charge, through the 9, 2000); Bombardier Motor Corporation AGENCY: National Highway Traffic dealerships’ network. The installation of America, Inc. (65 FR 60238, October Safety Administration (NHTSA), instructions are also available in the 10, 2000); TRW, Inc. (58 FR 7171, Department of Transportation (DOT). docket because they were submitted February 4, 1993); and Chrysler ACTION: Receipt of petition. with the manufacture’s petitions. FCA Corporation, (57 FR 45865, October 5, US and Volkswagen also stated that the 1992). SUMMARY: Daimler Trucks North subject seat belt assemblies can only be America, LLC (DTNA), has determined properly installed in the correct seat VII. NHTSA’s Decision: In that certain model year (MY) 2013–2018 position of their intended vehicles. consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA Thomas Built Buses do not fully comply Thus, we conclude that installers have finds that both FCA US and Volkswagen with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety reasonable opportunities to locate have met their burden of persuasion that Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, School Bus installation instructions which would the FMVSS No. 209 noncompliance is Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. permit a proper installation, and that inconsequential as it relates to motor DTNA filed a noncompliance report the instructions can be obtained free of vehicle safety. Accordingly, FCA US dated November 27, 2017. DTNA in charge. and Volkswagen’s petitions are hereby Collaboration with SynTec Seating In addition, NHTSA takes this granted and FCA US and Volkswagen Solutions, LLC ‘‘SynTec’’ (the seating opportunity to clarify prior statements are consequently exempted from the manufacturer), subsequently petitioned concerning SAE Recommended Practice obligation to provide notification of, and NHTSA on December 15, 2017, and later J800c. Paragraph S4.1(k) of FMVSS No. remedy for, the subject noncompliance updated it on September 21, 2018, for a 209 requires ‘‘at least those items under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120. decision that the subject noncompliance specified in SAE Recommended is inconsequential as it relates to motor NHTSA notes that the statutory Practice J800c’’ be included in seat belt vehicle safety. This document provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and assembly instructions. As stated in SAE announces receipt of DTNA’s petition. J800c, the ‘‘minimum instruction 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to DATES: requirements may be supplemented by file petitions for a determination of The closing date for comments on the petition is June 12, 2019. more specific manufacturer’s inconsequentiality allows NHTSA to instructions, if they are necessary to exempt manufacturers only from the ADDRESSES: Interested persons are provide installation instructions in a duties found in sections 30118 and invited to submit written data, views, particular vehicle.’’ Although mainly 30120, respectively, to notify owners, and arguments on this petition. containing universal seat belt assembly purchasers, and dealers of a defect or Comments must refer to the docket number cited in the title of this notice installation instructions, SAE J800c noncompliance and to remedy the and submitted by any of the following acknowledges seat belt assemblies defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this methods: intended for installation in specific decision only applies to the subject vehicles may require additional • Mail: Send comments by mail equipment that FCA US and installation instructions. Also, per addressed to the U.S. Department of Volkswagen no longer controlled at the FMVSS No. 209, seat belt assembly Transportation, Docket Operations, M– intended for installation in specific time it determined that the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room vehicles must also have installation noncompliance existed. However, the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, instructions provided when a seat belt granting of this petition does not relieve Washington, DC 20590. assembly is not sold as an original item equipment distributors and dealers of • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments on a motor vehicle. To fulfill this intent, the prohibitions on the sale, offer for by hand to the U.S. Department of we conclude, as detailed in the previous sale, or introduction or delivery for Transportation, Docket Operations, M– paragraph, that installers should be able introduction into interstate commerce of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room to obtain installation instructions which the noncompliant equipment under W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, would permit a proper installation, and their control after FCA US and Washington, DC 20590. The Docket that the instructions can be obtained Volkswagen notified them that the Section is open on weekdays from 10 free of charge. subject noncompliance existed. a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Federal With respect to seat belt usage and Holidays. maintenance instructions, we note that • Electronically: Submit comments this information is readily available in electronically by logging onto the

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