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fuels as transportation fuels by con- PART 541—FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI- sumers, and the production of alter- CLE THEFT PREVENTION STAND- native fuel powered motor vehicles; ARD (2) Consumer acceptability; (3) Economic practicability; Sec. (4) Technology; 541.1 Scope. (5) Environmental impact; 541.2 Purpose. (6) Safety; 541.3 Application. (7) Driveability; and 541.4 Definitions. 541.5 Requirements for passenger motor ve- (8) Performance. hicles. (h) If the Administrator grants the 541.6 Requirements for replacement parts. petition, the petitioner is notified in APPENDIX A TO PART 541—LINES SUBJECT TO writing, specifying the reduced min- THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD imum driving range, and specifying the APPENDIX A-I TO PART 541—HIGH-THEFT model years for which the reduced driv- LINES WITH ANTITHEFT DEVICES WHICH ing range applies. The Administrator ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PARTS-MARK- ING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD also publishes a notice of the grant of PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART 543 the petition in the FEDERAL REGISTER APPENDIX A-II TO PART 541—HIGH-THEFT and the reasons for the grant. LINES WITH ANTITHEFT DEVICES WHICH (i) If the Administrator denies the pe- ARE EXEMPTED IN-PART FROM THE PARTS- tition, the petitioner is notified in MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STAND- ARD PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART 543 writing. The Administrator also pub- APPENDIX B TO PART 541—PASSENGER MOTOR lishes a notice of the denial of the peti- VEHICLE LINES (EXCEPT LIGHT-DUTY tion in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the TRUCKS) WITH THEFT RATES BELOW THE reasons for the denial. 1990/91 MEDIAN THEFT RATE, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD [63 FR 66069, Dec. 1, 1998] APPENDIX C TO PART 541—CRITERIA FOR SE- LECTING LINES LIKELY TO HAVE HIGH § 538.8 Gallon Equivalents for Gaseous THEFT RATES Fuels. AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33103, The gallon equivalent of gaseous 33105; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50.

fuels, for purposes of calculations made SOURCE: 50 FR 43190, Oct. 24, 1985, unless under 49 U.S.C. 32905, are listed in otherwise noted. Table I: § 541.1 Scope. TABLE I—GALLON EQUIVALENT MEASUREMENTS This standard specifies performance FOR GASEOUS FUELS PER 100 STANDARD requirements for identifying numbers CUBIC FEET or symbols to be placed on major parts Gallon equivalent of certain passenger motor vehicles. Fuel measurement § 541.2 Purpose. Compressed Natural Gas ...... 0 .823 Liquefied Natural Gas ...... 0 .823 The purpose of this standard is to re- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Grade HD–5)* 0 .726 duce the incidence of motor vehicle Hydrogen ...... 0 .259 thefts by facilitating the tracing and Hythane (Hy5) ...... 0 .741 recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. * Per gallon unit of measure. § 541.3 Application. § 538.9 Dual fuel vehicle incentive. This standard applies to the fol- The application of 49 U.S.C. 32905(b) lowing: and (d) to qualifying dual fuel vehicles (a) Passenger motor vehicle parts is extended to the 2005, 2006, 2007, and identified in § 541.5(a) that are present: 2008 model years. (1) In the passenger motor vehicle lines listed in appendix A of this part; [69 FR 7703, Feb. 19, 2004] (2) Beginning with model year 1997, in passenger motor vehicle lines which NHTSA has finally determined, pursu- ant to 49 CFR part 542, to be high theft

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based on the 1990/91 median theft rate; (ii) multipurpose passenger vehicles with a and gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or (3) Beginning with model year 1997, in less; and (2) In light duty trucks with a gross vehi- passenger motor vehicle lines listed in cle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, that appendix B of this part. NHTSA has finally determined pursuant to (b) Replacement parts for passenger 49 CFR part 542, to be high theft based on the motor vehicle lines described in 1990/91 median theft rate and listed in appen- § 541.3(a) (1) and (2), if the part is identi- dix A of this part; and fied in § 541.5(a). (3) In light duty trucks with a gross vehi- cle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, that [59 FR 64168, Dec. 13, 1994] NHTSA has finally determined pursuant to 49 CFR part 542, to have a majority of major EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES: 1. At 69 FR 17967, parts interchangeable with those of a pas- Apr. 6, 2004, § 541.3 was revised, effective senger motor vehicle identified in § 541.3(a)(1) Sept. 1, 2006. At 70 FR 28843, May 19, 2005 the and (2) and listed in appendix B of this part. amendment to 69 FR 17967, Apr. 6, 2004 was withdrawn, effective Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of the user, the revised text is * * * * * set forth as follows: 3. At 70 FR 28851, May 19, 2005, § 541.3 was § 541.3 Application. revised, effective Sept. 1, 2006. For the con- venience of the user, the revised text is set This standard applies to the following: forth as follows: (a) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- fied in § 541.5(a) that are present: § 541.3 Application. (1) In passenger cars and multipurpose pas- (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) and senger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (c) of this section, this standard applies to rating of 6,000 pounds or less; and the following: (2) In light duty trucks that NHTSA has fi- (1) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- nally determined pursuant to 49 CFR part fied in § 541.5(a) that are present in: 542, to be high theft based on the 1990/91 me- (i) Passenger cars; and dian theft rate and listed in appendix A of (ii) Multipurpose passenger vehicles with a this part. gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or (3) In light duty trucks that NHTSA has fi- less; and nally determined pursuant to 49 CFR part (iii) Light-duty trucks with a gross vehicle 542, to have a majority of major parts inter- weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, that changeable with those of a passenger motor NHTSA has determined to be high theft in vehicle identified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) accordance with 49 CFR 542.1; and of this section and listed in appendix B of (iv) Light duty trucks with a gross vehicle this part. weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, that (b) Replacement parts for passenger motor NHTSA has determined to be subject to the vehicles described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) requirements of this section in accordance of this section, if the part is identified in with 49 CFR 542.2. § 541.5(a). (2) Replacement passenger motor vehicle (c) This standard does not apply to pas- parts identified in § 541.5(a) for vehicles listed senger motor vehicle parts that are present in paragraphs (1)(i) to (iv) of this section. in passenger cars, multipurpose passenger (b) Exclusions. This standard does not apply vehicles, and light duty trucks manufactured to the following: by a motor vehicle manufacturer that manu- (1) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- factures fewer than 5,000 vehicles for sale in fied in § 541.5(a) that are present in vehicles the United States each year. manufactured by a motor vehicle manufac- 2. At 69 FR 34612, June 22, 2004, § 541.3(a) as turer that manufactures fewer than 5,000 ve- it appeared at 69 FR 17967, Apr. 6, 2004 was hicles for sale in the United States each corrected, effective Sept. 1, 2006. At 70 FR year. 28843, May 19, 2005 the amendment to 69 FR (2) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- 34612, June 22, 2004 was withdrawn, effective fied in § 541.5(a) that are present in a line Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of the user, with an annual production of not more than the corrected text is set forth as follows: 3,500 vehicles. (3) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- § 541.3 Application. fied in § 541.5(a) that are present in light- duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight rat- * * * * * ing of 6,000 pounds or less, that NHTSA has determined to be subject to the requirements (a) Passenger motor vehicle parts identi- of this section in accordance with 49 CFR fied in § 541.5(a) that are present: 542.2, if the vehicle line with which these (1)(i) In passenger cars; and light-duty trucks share majority of major

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interchangeable parts is exempt from parts on each of the parts specified in para- marking requirements pursuant to part 543. graphs (a)(1) through (a)(18) inclusive, (c) For vehicles listed in subparagraphs if the part is present on the passenger (1)(i) to (iv) of this section that are (1) not motor vehicle. In the case of passenger subject to the requirements of this standard until September 1, 2006, and (2) manufactured motor vehicles not originally manufac- between September 1, 2006 and August 31, tured to comply with applicable U.S. 2007; a manufacturer needs to meet the re- vehicle safety and bumper standards, quirements of this part only for lines rep- each such motor vehicle subject to this resenting at least 50% of a manufacturer’s standard must have an identifying total production of these vehicles. number inscribed in a manner which conforms to paragraph (d)(2) of this § 541.4 Definitions. section, on each of the parts specified (a) Statutory terms. All terms defined in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(18), in- in 49 U.S.C. chapter 331 are used in ac- clusive, if the part is present on the cordance with their statutory mean- motor vehicle. ings unless otherwise defined in para- (1) Engine. graph (b) of this section. (2) Transmission. (b) Other definitions. (1) Interior sur- (3) Right front fender. face means, with respect to a vehicle part, a surface that is not directly ex- (4) Left front fender. posed to sun and precipitation. (5) Hood. (2) Light-duty truck (LDT) means a (6) Right front door. motor vehicle, with motive power, ex- (7) Left front door. cept a trailer, designed primarily for (8) Right rear door. the transportation of property or spe- (9) Left rear door. cial purpose equipment, that is rated (10) Sliding or cargo door(s). at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or (11) Front bumper. less. (12) Rear bumper. (3) Line means a name which a manu- (13) Right rear quarter panel (passenger facturer applies to a group of motor ve- cars). hicles of the same make which have (14) Left rear quarter panel (passenger the same body or chassis, or otherwise cars). are similar in construction or design. A (15) Right-side assembly (MPVs). ‘‘line’’ may, for example, include 2- (16) Left-side assembly (MPVs). door, 4-door, station wagon, and (17) Pickup box, and/or cargo box hatchback vehicles of the same make. (LDTs). (4) 1990/91 median theft rate means (18) Rear door(s) (both doors in case of 3.5826 thefts per thousand vehicles pro- double doors), decklid, tailgate, or duced. hatchback (whichever is present). (5) Multipurpose passenger vehicle (b)(1) Except as provided in para- (MPV) means a passenger motor vehi- graphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section, cle which is constructed either on a the number required to be inscribed or truck chassis or with special features affixed by paragraph (a) shall be the for occasional off-road operation and VIN of the passenger motor vehicle. which is rated at 6,000 pounds gross ve- (2) In place of the VIN, manufactur- hicle weight or less. ers who were marking engines and/or (6) Passenger car is used as defined in transmissions with a VIN derivative § 571.3 of this chapter. consisting of at least the last eight (7) VIN means the vehicle identifica- characters of the VIN on October 24, tion number required by part 565 of 1984, may continue to mark engines this chapter. and/or transmissions with such VIN de- [59 FR 64168, Dec. 13, 1994, as amended at 61 rivative. FR 29033, June 7, 1996] (3) In the case of passenger motor ve- hicles not originally manufactured to § 541.5 Requirements for passenger comply with U.S. vehicle safety and motor vehicles. bumper standards, the number required (a) Each passenger motor vehicle sub- to be inscribed by paragraph (a) of this ject to this standard must have an section shall be the original vehicle identifying number affixed or inscribed identification number assigned to the

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motor vehicle by its original manufac- (vi) Alteration of the number on the turer in the country where the motor label must leave traces of the original vehicle was originally produced or as- number or otherwise visibly alter the sembled. appearance of the label material. (c) The characteristics of the number (vii) The label and the number shall required to be affixed or inscribed by be resistant to counterfeiting. paragraph (a) of this section shall sat- (viii) The logo or some other unique isfy the size and style requirements set identifier of the vehicle manufacturer forth for vehicle certification labels in must be placed in the material of the § 567.4(g) of this chapter. label in a manner such that alteration (d) The number required by para- or removal of the logo visibly alters graph (a) of this section must be af- the appearance of the label. fixed by means that comply with para- (2) Other means of identification. (i) graph (d)(1) of this section or inscribed Removal or alteration of any portion of by means that comply with paragraph the number must visibly alter the ap- (d)(2) of this section. pearance of the section of the vehicle (1) Labels. (i) The number must be part on which the identification is printed indelibly on a label, and the marked. label must be permanently affixed to (ii) The number must be placed on the passenger motor vehicle’s part. each part specified in paragraph (a) of (ii) The number must be placed on this section in a location that is visible each part specified in paragraph (a) of without further disassembly once the this section in a location such that the part has been removed from the vehi- number is, if practicable, on an interior cle. surface of the part as installed on the (iii) The number must be placed en- vehicle and in a location where it: tirely within the target area specified by the original manufacturer for that (A) Will not be damaged by the use of part, pursuant to paragraph (e) of this any tools necessary to install, adjust, section, on each part specified in para- or remove the part and any adjoining graph (a) of this section. parts, or any portions thereof; (e) Target areas. (1) Each manufac- (B) Is on a portion of the part not turer that is the original producer who likely to be damaged in a collision; and installs or assembles the covered major (C) Will not be damaged or obscured parts on a line shall designate a target during normal dealer preparation oper- area for the identifying numbers to be ations (including rustproofing and un- marked on each part specified in para- dercoating). graph (a) of this section for each of its (iii) The number must be placed on lines subject to this standard. The tar- each part specified in paragraph (a) of get area shall not exceed 50 percent of this section in a location that is visible the surface area on the surface of the without further disassembly once the part on which the target area is lo- part has been removed from the vehi- cated. cle. (2) Each manufacturer subject to (iv) The number must be placed en- paragraph (e)(1) of this section shall, tirely within the target area specified not later than 30 days before the line is by the original manufacturer for that introduced into commerce, inform part, pursuant to paragraph (e) of this NHTSA in writing of the target areas section, on each part specified in para- designated for each line listed in ap- graph (a) of this section. pendix A. The information should be (v) Removal of the label must— submitted to: Administrator, National (A) Cause the label to self-destruct Highway Traffic Safety Administra- by tearing or rendering the number on tion, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Wash- the label illegible, and ington, DC 20590. (B) Discernibly alter the appearance (3) The target areas designated by of that area of the part where the label the original vehicle manufacturer for a was affixed by leaving residual parts of part on a line shall be maintained for the label or adhesive in that area, so the duration of the production of such that investigators will have evidence line, unless a restyling of the part that a label was originally present. makes it no longer practicable to mark

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the part within the original target (d) The trademark and the letter ‘‘R’’ area. If there is such a restyling, the required by paragraph (a) of this sec- original vehicle manufacturer shall in- tion must be placed entirely within the form NHTSA of that fact and the new target area specified by the vehicle target area, in accordance with the re- manufacturer, pursuant to paragraph quirements of paragraph (e)(2) of this (e) of this section. section. (e) Target areas. (1) Each manufac- turer that is the original producer or [59 FR 64168, Dec. 13, 1994] assembler of the vehicle for which the EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 69 FR 17967, Apr. replacement part is designed shall des- 6, 2004, § 541.5 was amended by revising the ignate a target area for the identifying first sentence of paragraph (e)(2), effective symbols to be marked on each replace- Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: ment part subject to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. Such § 541.5 Requirements for passenger motor target areas shall not exceed 25 percent vehicles. of the surface area of the surface on which the replacement part marking * * * * * will appear. (e) * * * (2) The boundaries of the target area (2) Each manufacturer subject to para- designated under paragraph (e)(1) of graph (e)(1) of this section shall, not later this section shall be at least 10 centi- than 30 days before the line is introduced meters at all points from the nearest into commerce, inform NHTSA in writing of boundaries of the target area des- the target areas designated for each line sub- ignated for that part under § 541.5(e) of ject to this standard. * * * this part. (3) Each manufacturer subject to * * * * * paragraph (e)(1) of this section shall in- form NHTSA in writing of the target § 541.6 Requirements for replacement areas designated for each replacement parts. part subject to paragraph (a) of this (a) Each replacement part for a part section, at the same time as it informs specified in § 541.5(a) must have the reg- the agency of the target area des- istered trademark of the manufacturer ignated for the original equipment of the replacement part, or some other parts of the line, pursuant to unique identifier if the manufacturer § 541.5(e)(2) of this part. The informa- does not have a registered trademark, tion should be submitted to: Adminis- and the letter ‘‘R’’ affixed or inscribed trator, National Highway Traffic Safe- on such replacement part by means ty Administration, 400 Seventh Street, that comply with § 541.5(d), except as SW., Washington, DC 20590. provided in paragraph (d) of this sec- (4) The target area designated by the tion. In the case of replacement parts original vehicle manufacturer for the subject to the marking requirements of parts subject to the requirements of this section, which were not originally paragraph (a) of this section shall be manufactured for sale in the United maintained for the duration of the pro- States, the importer of the part shall duction of such replacement part, un- inscribe its registered trademark, or less a restyling of the part makes it no some other unique identifier if the im- longer practicable to mark the part porter does not have a registered trade- within the original target area. If there mark, and the letter ‘‘R’’ on the part is such a restyling, the original vehicle by means that comply with § 541.5(d)(2), manufacturer shall inform NHTSA of except as provided in paragraph (d) of that fact and the new target area, in this section. accordance with the requirements of (b) A replacement part subject to paragraph (e)(3) of this section. paragraph (a) of this section shall not (f) Each replacement part must bear be marked pursuant to § 541.5. the symbol ‘‘DOT’’ in letters at least (c) The trademark and the letter ‘‘R’’ one centimeter high within 5 centi- required by paragraph (a) of this sec- meters of the trademark and of the let- tion must be at least one centimeter ter ‘‘R’’, and entirely within the target high. area specified under paragraph (d) of

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this section. The symbol ‘‘DOT’’ con- Manufacturer Subject lines stitutes the manufacturer’s certifi- HYUNDAI ...... Accent, Sonata, Tiburon. cation that the replacement part con- ISUZU ...... Amigo, Impulse, Rodeo, Rodeo forms to the applicable theft preven- Sport, Stylus, Trooper/Trooper II, tion standard, and shall be inscribed or VehiCross (MPV). affixed by means that comply with JAGUAR ...... XJ. KIA MOTORS ...... Optima, Rio, Sephia (1998–2002), paragraph (a) of this section. In the Spectra. case of replacement parts subject to LOTUS ...... Elan. the requirements of paragraph (a) of MASERATI ...... Biturbo, Quattroporte, 228. this section, which were not originally MAZDA ...... 626 (1987–2002), MX–3, MX–6. MERCEDES-BENZ ...... 190 D, 190 E, 260E (1987–1989), manufactured for sale in the United 300 SE (1988–1991), 300 TD States, the importer shall inscribe the (1987), 300 SDL (1987), 300 ‘‘DOT’’ symbol before the part is im- SEL, 350 SDL (1990–1991), 420 SEL (1987–1991), 560 SEL ported into the United States. (1987–1991), 560 SEC (1987– 1991), 560 SL. APPENDIX A TO PART 541—LINES SUB- MITSUBISHI ...... Cordia, Eclipse, Lancer, Mirage, JECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS Montero (MPV), Montero Sport (MPV), Tredia, 3000GT. STANDARD ...... 240SX, Sentra/200SX, Xterra. PEUGEOT ...... 405. Manufacturer Subject lines PORSCHE ...... 924S. SUBARU ...... XT, SVX, Baja, Forester, Legacy ALFA ROMEO ...... Milano 161 and 164. Outback (1995–2004). BMW ...... Z3, Z8. SUZUKI ...... Aerio, X90 (MPV), Sidekick (1997– CONSULIER ...... Consulier GTP. DAEWOO ...... Korando, Musso (MPV), Nubira 1998), and Vitara/Grand Vitara (2000–2002). (MPV). DAIMLERCHRYSLER .. Chrysler Cirrus, Chrysler Fifth Ave- TOYOTA ...... Toyota 4-Runner (MPV), Toyota nue/Newport, Chrysler Laser, Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Chrysler LeBaron/Town & Coun- Celica, Toyota Corolla/Corolla try, Chrysler LeBaron GTS, Sport, Toyota Echo, Toyota Chrysler’s TC, Chrysler New Highlander (MPV), Toyota Matrix Yorker Fifth Avenue, Chrysler (MPV), Toyota MR2, Toyota Sebring, Dodge 600, Dodge MR2 Spyder, Toyota Prius, Toy- Aries, Dodge Avenger, Dodge ota RAV4 (MPV), Toyota Sienna Colt, Dodge Daytona, Dodge (MPV), Toyota Tercel, Diplomat, Dodge Lancer, Dodge IS300, Lexus RX300 (MPV), Neon, Dodge Shadow, Dodge Scion xA, Scion xB. Stratus, Dodge Stealth, Eagle VOLKSWAGEN ...... Audi Quattro, Volkswagen Summit, Eagle Talon, Jeep Scirocco. Cherokee (MPV), Jeep Liberty (MPV), Jeep Wrangler (MPV), [70 FR 20483, Apr. 20, 2005] Plymouth Caravelle, Plymouth Colt, Plymouth Laser, Plymouth EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 69 FR 17967, Apr. Gran Fury, Plymouth Neon, 6, 2004, appendix A to part 541 was revised, ef- Plymouth Reliant, Plymouth fective Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of Sundance, and Plymouth Breeze. the user, the revised text is set forth as fol- FERRARI ...... Mondial 8, 328. lows: FORD ...... Ford Aspire, Ford Escort, Ford Probe, Lincoln Continental, Lin- APPENDIX A TO PART 541—LIGHT DUTY coln Mark, Mercury Capri, Mer- TRUCK LINES SUBJECT TO THE RE- cury Cougar, Merkur Scorpio, and Merkur XR4Ti. QUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD GENERAL MOTORS .... Buick Electra, Buick Reatta, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Nova, Chev- Manufacturer Subject lines rolet Blazer (MPV), Chevrolet Prizm, Chevrolet S–10 Pickup, General Motors ...... Chevrolet S–10 Pickup. Geo Storm, Chevrolet Tracker GMC Sonoma Pickup. (MPV), GMC Jimmy (MPV), GMC Sonoma Pickup, Olds- APPENDIX A-I TO PART 541—HIGH-THEFT mobile Achieva (1997–1998), Oldsmobile Bravada, Oldsmobile LINES WITH ANTITHEFT DEVICES Cutlass, Oldsmobile Cutlass Su- WHICH ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE preme (1988–1997), Oldsmobile PARTS-MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF Intrigue, Pontiac Fiero, Saturn Sports (1991–2002). THIS STANDARD PURSUANT TO 49 HONDA ...... Accord, CRV (MPV), Odyssey CFR PART 543 (MPV), Passport, Pilot (MPV), Prelude, S2000, Integra, Manufacturer Subject lines Acura MDX (MPV), and Acura RSX. AUSTIN ROVER ...... Sterling.

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BMW ...... MINI, X5, Z4, 3 Car Line, 5 Car NISSAN ...... Nissan Altima, , Line, 6 Car Line, 7 Car Line, 8 , Nissan Car Line. 300ZX, G35, Infiniti I30, DAIMLERCHRYSLER .. Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Infiniti J30, Infiniti M30, Infiniti Conquest, Chrysler Imperial, M45, Infiniti QX4, and Infiniti Chrysler Town and Country Q45. MPV. PORSCHE ...... 911, 928, 968, 986 Boxster. FORD ...... Lincoln Town Car, Mustang, Mer- SAAB ...... 9–3, 900 (1994–1998), 9000 cury Sable (2001–2004), Mer- (1989–1998). cury Grand Marquis, Taurus TOYOTA ...... Toyota Supra, Toyota Cressida, (2000–2004), Thunderbird.1 Lexus ES, Lexus GS, Lexus LS, GENERAL MOTORS.... Buick Lucerne, Buick LeSabre 2, Lexus SC. Buick LaCrosse/Century, Buick VOLKSWAGEN ...... Audi 5000S, Audi 100/A6, Audi Park Avenue, Buick Regal/Cen- 200/S4/S6, Audi Allroad Quattro tury 3, Buick Riviera, Cadillac (MPV), Audi Cabriolet, Volks- Allante, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac wagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Seville, Chevrolet Corvette, Corrado, Volkswagen Golf/GTI, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta III, Volks- Classic, Chevrolet Impala/Monte wagen Passat. Carlo, Chevrolet Lumina, Monte 1 Granted an exemption from the partsmarking requirements Carlo (1996–1999), Chevrolet beginning with MY 2006. Malibu (2001–2003), Chevrolet 2 The Buick LeSabre was renamed Buick Lucerne beginning Uplander, Chevrolet Venture with MY 2006. (2002–2004) 4, Oldsmobile Alero, 3 The Buick Regal/Century was renamed Buick LaCrosse/ Oldsmobile Aurora, Oldsmobile Century beginning with MY 2005. 4 Toronado, Pontiac Bonneville, The Chevrolet Venture was renamed the Chevrolet Uplander in MY 2005. Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac 5 Granted an exemption from the partsmarking requirements Grand Prix, Pontiac Sunfire. beginning with MY 2005. HONDA ...... Acura CL, (1991– 1996), Acura NSX, Acura RL, [70 FR 20483, Apr. 20, 2005] Acura SLX, Acura TL, Acura Vigor (1992–1995). EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 69 FR 17967, Apr. ISUZU ...... Axiom, Impulse (1987–1991). 6, 2004, appendix A-I to part 541 was amended JAGUAR ...... XK. by revising the title, effective Sept. 1, 2006. 5 MAZDA ...... 6, 929, MX–5 Miata RX–7, For the convenience of the user, the revised Millenia. MERCEDES-BENZ ...... 124 Car Line (the models within text is set forth as follows: this line are): 260E, 300D, 300E, 300CE, 300TE, 400E, 500E, 129 APPENDIX A-I TO PART 541—LINES WITH Car Line (1993–2002)–the mod- ANTITHEFT DEVICES WHICH ARE EX- els within this line are: 300SL, EMPTED FROM THE PARTS-MARKING 500SL, 600SL, SL320, SL500, SL600, 202 Car Line (the mod- REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD els within this line are): C220, PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART 543 C230, C280, C36, and C43. MITSUBISHI ...... Galant, Starion, and Diamante.

APPENDIX A-II TO PART 541—HIGH-THEFT LINES WITH ANTITHEFT DEVICES WHICH ARE EXEMPTED IN-PART FROM THE PARTS-MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART 543

Manufacturers Subject lines Parts to be marked

General Motors ...... Cadillac Eldorado ...... Engine, Transmission. Cadillac Concours ...... Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight ...... Engine, Transmission. Pontiac Firebird ...... Engine, Transmission. Chevrolet Camaro ...... Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight ...... Engine, Transmission.

[66 FR 40625, Aug. 3, 2001]

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APPENDIX A-II TO PART 541—LINES WITH Application ANTITHEFT DEVICES WHICH ARE EX- These criteria apply to lines of passenger EMPTED IN-PART FROM THE PARTS- motor vehicles initially introduced into MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS commerce on or after January 1, 1983. STANDARD PURSUANT TO 49 CFR Methodology PART 543 These criteria will be applied to each line initially introduced into commerce on or after January 1, 1983. The likely theft rate APPENDIX B TO PART 541—PASSENGER for such lines will be determined in relation MOTOR VEHICLE LINES (EXCEPT to the national median theft rate for 1983 and 1984. If the line is determined to be like- LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS) WITH THEFT ly to have a theft rate above the national RATES BELOW THE 1990/91 MEDIAN median, the Administrator will select such THEFT RATE, SUBJECT TO THE RE- line for coverage under this theft prevention QUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD standard.

Manufacturer Subject lines Criteria 1. Retail price of the vehicle line. Ford ...... Crown Victoria. 2. Vehicle image or marketing strategy. General Motors ...... Chevrolet Astro (MPV). 3. Vehicle lines with which the new line is GMC Safari intended to compete, and the theft rates of (MPV). such lines. Honda ...... Civic. 4. Vehicle line(s), if any, which the new line is intended to replace, and the theft rate(s) of such line(s). [66 FR 40625, Aug. 3, 2001] 5. Presence or absence of any new theft EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 69 FR 17967, Apr. prevention devices or systems. 6, 2004, appendix B to part 541 was revised, ef- 6. Preliminary theft rate for the line, if it fective Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of can be determined on the basis of currently the user, the revised text is set forth as fol- available data. lows: EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES: 1. At 69 FR 17967, Apr. 6, 2004, appendix C to part 541 was APPENDIX B TO PART 541—LIGHT DUTY amended by revising the title and the Appli- TRUCK LINES WITH THEFT RATES cation and Methodology sections, effective Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of the user, BELOW THE 1990/91 MEDIAN THEFT the revised text is set forth as follows: RATE, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF THIS STANDARD APPENDIX C TO PART 541—CRITERIA FOR SELECTING LIGHT DUTY TRUCK Manufacturer Subject lines LINES LIKELY TO HAVE HIGH THEFT None RATES

APPENDIX C TO PART 541—CRITERIA FOR * * * * * SELECTING LINES LIKELY TO HAVE APPLICATION HIGH THEFT RATES These criteria apply to lines of passenger Scope motor vehicles initially introduced into commerce on or after September 1, 2005. These criteria specify the factors the Ad- ministrator will take into account in deter- METHODOLOGY mining whether a new line is likely to have These criteria will be applied to each line a high theft rate, and, therefore, whether initially introduced into commerce on or such line will be subject to the requirements after September 1, 2005. The likely theft rate of this theft prevention standard. for such lines will be determined in relation to the national median theft rate for 1990 Purpose and 1991. If the line is determined to be like- The purpose of these criteria is to enable ly to have a theft rate above the national the Administrator to select, by agreement median, the Administrator will select such with the manufacturer, if possible, those new line for coverage under this theft prevention lines which are likely to have high theft standard. rates. * * * * *

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2. At 69 FR 34613, June 22, 2004, part 541, ap- have a theft rate above or below the pendix C was corrected as it appeared at 69 median theft rate established for cal- FR 17967, Apr. 6, 2004, in the third column, endar years 1990 and 1991. the sentence under the subheading ‘‘Appli- cation’’ should read, ‘‘These criteria apply to (ii) For each new line to be intro- lines of passenger motor vehicles initially duced for the 1997 or subsequent model introduced into commerce on or after Sep- years, each manufacturer shall use the tember 1, 2006.’’ On page 17967, in the third criteria in appendix C of part 541 of this column, the first sentence under the sub- chapter to evaluate each new line and heading ‘‘Methodology’’ was corrected to to conclude whether the new line is read, ldquo;These criteria will be applied to likely to have a theft rate above or each line initially introduced into commerce below the median theft rate. on or after September 1, 2006’’; effective Sept. 1, 2006. (2)(i) For each new line to be intro- duced before the 1997 model year, the manufacturer submits its evaluations PART 542—PROCEDURES FOR SE- and conclusions made under paragraph LECTING LINES TO BE COVERED (c)(1)(i) of this section, together with BY THE THEFT PREVENTION the underlying factual information, to STANDARD NHTSA not less than 18 months before the date of introduction. The manufac- Sec. turer may request a meeting with the 542.1 Procedures for selecting new lines that agency to further explain the bases for are likely to have high or low theft rates. 542.2 Procedures for selecting low theft new its evaluations and conclusions. lines with a majority of major parts (ii) For each new line to be intro- interchangeable with those of a high duced for the 1997 or subsequent model theft line. years, the manufacturer shall submit its evaluations and conclusions made AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 2021, 2022, and 2023; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50. under paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this sec- tion, together with the underlying fac- SOURCE: 59 FR 21672, Apr. 26, 1994, unless tual information, to NHTSA not less otherwise noted. than 15 months before the date of in- EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 69 FR 17967, Apr. troduction. The manufacturer may re- 6, 2004, the title of part 542 was revised, effec- quest a meeting with the agency dur- tive Sept. 1, 2006. For the convenience of the ing this period to further explain the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: bases for its evaluations and conclu- PART 542—PROCEDURES FOR SELECT- sions. ING LIGHT DUTY TRUCK LINES TO BE (3) Within 90 days after its receipt of COVERED BY THE THEFT PREVENTION the manufacturer’s submission under STANDARD paragraph (c)(2) of this section, the agency independently evaluates the § 542.1 Procedures for selecting new new line using the criteria in appendix lines that are likely to have high or C of part 541 of this chapter and, on a low theft rates. preliminary basis, determines whether (a) Scope. This section sets forth the the new line should or should not be procedures for motor vehicle manufac- subject to § 541.2 of this chapter. turers and NHTSA to follow in the de- NHTSA informs the manufacturer by termination of whether any new vehi- letter of the agency’s evaluations and cle line is likely to have a theft rate determinations, together with the fac- above or below the median theft rate. tual information considered by the (b) Application. These procedures agency in making them. apply to each manufacturer that plans (4) The manufacturer may request to introduce a new line into commerce the agency to reconsider any of its pre- in the United States on or after April liminary determinations made under 24, 1986, and to each of those new lines. paragraph (c)(3) of this section. The (c) Procedures. (1)(i) For each new line manufacturer shall submit its request introduced before the 1997 model year, to the agency within 30 days of its re- each manufacturer uses the criteria in ceipt of the letter under paragraph appendix C of part 541 of this chapter (c)(3) of this section. The request shall to evaluate each new line and to con- include the facts and arguments under- clude whether the new line is likely to lying the manufacturer’s objections to

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