82 FR 33547 - Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 138 (July 20, 2017)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 138 (July 20, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15255 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 33547-33549] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15255] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0109; Notice 2] Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. MBUSA filed a Safety Recall Report dated September 12, 2016. MBUSA also petitioned NHTSA on October 4, 2016, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. ADDRESSES: For further information on this decision contact Kerrin Bressant, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), telephone (202) 366-1110, facsimile (202) 366-5930. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Overview Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class motor vehicles do not fully comply with paragraph S4.3(a) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. MBUSA filed a report dated September 12, 2016, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. MBUSA also petitioned NHTSA on October 4, 2016, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. Notice of receipt of the petition was published, with a 30-day public comment period on December 20, 2016, [[Page 33548]] in the Federal Register (81 FR 92964). No comments were received. To view the petition and all supporting documents log onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web page at: http://www.regulations.gov/. Then follow the online search instruction to locate docket number ``NHTSA-2016-0109.'' II. Vehicles Involved Approximately 6,773 MY 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 and Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 4MATIC motor vehicles manufactured between May 23, 2014 and April 21, 2016, are potentially involved. III. Noncompliance MBUSA explains that the noncompliance is that the subject vehicles have tire and loading information placards affixed to their B-pillars that incorrectly identify the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo. Specifically, the Mercedes CLS 400 was manufactured with a tire and loading information placard that identifies a maximum combined weight of 420 kilograms (926 pounds) and the Mercedes CLS 400 4MATIC was manufactured with a tire and loading information placard that identifies a maximum combined weight of 355 kilograms (783 pounds). However, the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo should be 315 kilograms (694 pounds) for the Mercedes CLS 400 and 325 kg (717 pounds) for the CLS 400 4MATIC. Therefore, the vehicles do not comply with paragraph S4.3 of FMVSS No. 110. IV. Rule Text Paragraph S4.3 of FMVSS No. 110 states: S4.3 Placard. Each vehicle, except for a trailer or incomplete vehicle, shall show the information specified in S4.3 (a) through (g), and may show, at the manufacturer's option, the information specified in S4.3 (h) and (i), on a placard permanently affixed to the driver's side B-pillar. . . . (a) Vehicle capacity weight expressed as ``The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds V. Summary of MBUSA's Petition MBUSA described the subject noncompliance and stated its belief that the noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. In support of its petition, MBUSA submitted the following reasoning: (a) The tires originally equipped on the subject vehicles are able to carry the additional weight indicated on the tire and loading information placard. Further, the tire pressure detailed on the placard is sufficient to carry those weights. The maximum tire and vehicle load information detailed in the table below demonstrates that the tire is designed to carry a higher load than that which was incorrectly set out on the tire label: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum vehicle load (per tire) Tire dimension Maximum tire ------------------------------- load (lbs) CLS 400 4MATIC CLS 400 (lbs) (lbs) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18'' front...................................................... 1708 1243 1289 18'' rear....................................................... 1609 1256 1278 19'' front...................................................... 1565 1243 1289 19'' rear....................................................... 1653 1256 1278 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b) Should the driver follow the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo displayed on the tire and information placard, motor vehicle safety is not negatively impacted. The vehicle platform (including chassis and axles) serves other CLS vehicle lines and is designed for vehicles with a higher gross vehicle weight rating (``GVWR''). The platform therefore can handle the potential additional weight. (c) Subject vehicles are equipped with the B-pillar certification information label in accordance with 49 CFR part 567 indicating a GVWR of 2260 kilograms (4982 pounds) for vehicle type 218.365, the CLS 400, and a GVWR of 2330 kg (5137 pounds) for vehicle type 218.367, the CLS 400 4MATIC. The GVWR information detailed on the B-pillar certification information label is correct. Therefore, the driver can refer to this alternative source of information in order to determine the correct maximum load weight of the vehicle. (d) After identifying the potentially incorrect values in the tire label, Daimler AG (DAG) analyzed potential technical implications, specifically with respect to the requirements of FMVSS No. 110, including potential effects on axles, suspension, brakes, driving dynamic, and crashworthiness. Based on this analysis, an impact on steering, braking or other vehicle dynamics as a result of the tire label weight discrepancy can be excluded. (e) Moreover, MBUSA is not aware of any customer complaints, accidents or injuries alleged to have occurred as a result of this non- compliance. Hence, field data supports the assertion that the issue described above will have an inconsequential impact on safety. MBUSA concluded by expressing the belief that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition to be exempted from providing notification of the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120, should be granted. NHTSA'S Decision NHTSA's Analysis: FMVSS No. 110 specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent tire overload. The intent of the standard is to ensure that vehicles are equipped with tires appropriate to handle the vehicle manufacturer's designed maximum vehicle weight. The maximum weight of a vehicle is determined by adding to the vehicle the manufacturer specified maximum weight of occupants and cargo. FMVSS No. 110, paragraph 4.3(a) requires that vehicles be labeled with a ``Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW)'' value which is the specified maximum occupant and cargo weight that can be loaded into a vehicle. This value is equal to 68 kgs times the vehicle's designated seating capacity plus the rated cargo/payload of the vehicle. FMVSS No. 110, (S4.2.1.1 and S4.3.4(b)), requires that the vehicle maximum load on the tire shall not be greater than the applicable maximum load rating as marked on the sidewall of the tire or greater than the load rating of the tire at the manufacturer specified cold inflation pressure listed on the tire and loading information placard. For the subject vehicles, MBUSA noted that the VCW values on the placards are incorrect. The tire and information placard on the CLS 400 model vehicle specifies a 420 kg VCW which should have been 315 kg, an [[Page 33549]] increase of 105 kg. The label on the CLS 400 4MATIC model vehicle specifies a 355 kg VCW which should have been 325 kg, an increase of 30 kg. These errors could cause a consumer to load the subject vehicles beyond their original design specifications. In its' petition, MBUSA provided an analysis indicating the mounted tires on the subject vehicles are sufficient for carrying the maximum vehicle loads derived from the higher, incorrect, VCW values. For the CLS 400 vehicles the analysis indicates the tire load carrying capabilities exceed the maximum tire load by at least 147 kg (710 kg tire load rating minus 563 kg maximum tire load). For the CLS 400 4MATIC vehicles the analysis indicates the tire load carrying capabilities exceed the maximum tire load by at least 125 kg (709 kg tire load rating minus 584 kg maximum tire load). NHTSA verified the tire load ratings specified by MBUSA in accordance with the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) manual. As shown by MBUSA, the tire capacities are more than adequate to handle the additional weight of the higher VCW values. MBUSA's analysis shows that the tires mounted on the subject vehicles exceed the load requirements of FMVSS No. 110. MBUSA also mentioned that the certification labels affixed to the subject vehicles provide the vehicle's gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)in accordance with 49 CFR 567, Certification. MBUSA stated that the GAWRs and GVWR values provided on the subject vehicles are correct as labeled. These ratings are established by the vehicle manufacturer and provided as an alternative source of information consumers can use to ensure a vehicle and its' axles are not overloaded. Vehicle manufacturers specify that these ratings should not be exceeded when loading any vehicle. The agency reviewed the maximum loads on the axles and vehicles, using the higher labeled VCW values, against the certified GAWRs and GVWR of the subject vehicles. For the CLS 400 4MATIC vehicles, maximum loads were well below the GAWR and GVWR values. For the CLS 400 vehicles, the maximum loads are essentially at the certified GAWRs and GVWR values. MBUSA also stated in its petition that the platform (chassis and axles) utilized on the subject vehicles is used with other CLS vehicle lines and is designed for vehicles with higher GVWRs. It appears from this analysis the subject vehicles can safely accommodate the higher VCW loads without overload concerns. No comments were received during the receipt notice comment period. NHTSA Decision: In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that MBUSA has met its burden of persuasion that the FMVSS No. 110 noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. Accordingly, MBUSA's petition is hereby granted and MBUSA is exempted from the obligation to provide notification of, and a remedy for, that noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120. NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this decision only applies to the subject vehicles that MBUSA no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, the granting of this petition does not relieve vehicle distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of the noncompliant vehicles under their control after MBUSA notified them that the subject noncompliance existed. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-15255 Filed 7-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
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Responsibility and Reports. MTI also certification label as required by 49 CFR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
petitioned NHTSA on February 28, 567. The information printed on the
2017, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) label is the correct size, a 22.5″ tire and National Highway Traffic Safety
and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, and reflects the tires that were installed Administration
revised its petition on April 29, 2017, to when manufactured. The certification [Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0109; Notice 2]
obtain an exemption from the label is located inside the driver’s door
notification and remedy requirements of and can be easily accessed by the tire Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Grant of
49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that installer. Petition for Decision of
this noncompliance is inconsequential Inconsequential Noncompliance
as it relates to motor vehicle safety. MTI concluded by expressing the
This notice of receipt of MTI’s belief that the subject noncompliance is AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
petition is published under 49 U.S.C. inconsequential as it relates to motor Safety Administration (NHTSA),
30118 and 30120 and does not represent vehicle safety, and that its petition to be Department of Transportation (DOT).
any agency decision or other exercise of exempted from providing notification of ACTION: Grant of petition.
judgment concerning the merits of the the noncompliance, as required by 49
petition. U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
II. Vehicles Involved: Approximately noncompliance, as required by 49 (MBUSA), has determined that certain
226 MY 2017 Mack Pinnacle, Granite, U.S.C. 30120, should be granted. model year (MY) 2015–2016 Mercedes-
TerraPro and LR heavy duty trucks, Benz CLS-Class motor vehicles do not
manufactured between August 15, 2016, To view MTI’s petition analyses in its
fully comply with Federal Motor
and December 12, 2016, are potentially entirety you can visit https:// Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
involved. www.regulations.gov by following the 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor
III. Noncompliance: MTI explains that online instructions for accessing the Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load
the noncompliance is that the wheels on dockets and by using the docket ID Carrying Capacity Information for Motor
the subject vehicles incorrectly identify number for this petition shown in the Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536
the rim size as 24.5″ x 8.25″ instead of heading of this notice. kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less.
22.5″ x 8.25″, and therefore do not meet NHTSA notes that the statutory MBUSA filed a Safety Recall Report
the requirements of paragraph S5.2(b) of provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and dated September 12, 2016. MBUSA also
FMVSS No. 120. Specifically, the 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to petitioned NHTSA on October 4, 2016,
marking error overstates the wheel file petitions for a determination of for a decision that the subject
diameter by 2″. noncompliance is inconsequential as it
IV. Rule Text: Paragraph S5.2 of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to
exempt manufacturers only from the relates to motor vehicle safety.
FMVSS No. 120 states:
duties found in sections 30118 and ADDRESSES: For further information on
S5.2 Rim marking. Each rim or, at the this decision contact Kerrin Bressant,
30120, respectively, to notify owners,
option of the manufacturer in the case of a Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the
single-piece wheel, wheel disc shall be purchasers, and dealers of a defect or
marked with the information listed in noncompliance and to remedy the National Highway Traffic Safety
paragraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph, defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any Administration (NHTSA), telephone
in lettering not less than 3 millimeters high, decision on this petition only applies to (202) 366–1110, facsimile (202) 366–
impressed to a depth or, at the option of the the subject vehicles that MTI no longer 5930.
manufacturer, embossed to a height of not
controlled at the time it determined that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
less than 0.125 millimeters. . .
(b) The rim size designation, and in case the noncompliance existed. However, I. Overview
of multipiece rims, the rim type designation. any decision on this petition does not
For example: 20 x 5.50, or 20 x 5.5. relieve vehicle distributors and dealers Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA),
of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for has determined that certain model year
V. Summary of MTI’s Petition: MTI
sale, or introduction or delivery for (MY) 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-
described the subject noncompliance
introduction into interstate commerce of Class motor vehicles do not fully
and stated its belief that the
noncompliance is inconsequential as it the noncompliant vehicles under their comply with paragraph S4.3(a) of
relates to motor vehicle safety. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
control after MTI notified them that the
In support of its petition, MTI (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and
subject noncompliance existed.
referenced a letter to NHTSA, dated Rims and Motor Home/Recreation
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity
December 5, 2016, from Arconic Wheel
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and Information for Motor Vehicles with a
and Transportation Products (Arconic),
501.8. GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000
which is the rim manufacturer, and
provided the following: Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
pounds) or Less. MBUSA filed a report
1. A 24.5″ tire will not seat on the rim; dated September 12, 2016, pursuant to
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
therefore, if someone tries to mount a 49 CFR part 573, Defect and
[FR Doc. 2017–15254 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am] Noncompliance Responsibility and
24.5″ tire to the rim, it will not hold air
and therefore cannot be inflated. BILLING CODE 4910–59–P Reports. MBUSA also petitioned
2. When tires are replaced, the NHTSA on October 4, 2016, pursuant to
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technician will select the tire based on 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49
the size and rating of the tire being CFR part 556, for an exemption from the
replaced. When Mack manufactured the notification and remedy requirements of
vehicle, the tire used was a 22.5″ (i.e., 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that
the correct size for the rim). Therefore, this noncompliance is inconsequential
the tires installed by Mack have the as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
correct size on the sidewall of the tire. Notice of receipt of the petition was
3. Mack is required to list the tires published, with a 30-day public
size and inflation pressures on the comment period on December 20, 2016,
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increase of 105 kg. The label on the CLS higher VCW loads without overload Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
400 4MATIC model vehicle specifies a concerns. 120, Tire selection and rims and motor
355 kg VCW which should have been No comments were received during home/recreation vehicle trailer load
325 kg, an increase of 30 kg. These the receipt notice comment period. carrying capacity information for motor
errors could cause a consumer to load NHTSA Decision: In consideration of vehicles with a GVWR of more than
the subject vehicles beyond their the foregoing, NHTSA finds that 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds). VTNA
original design specifications. MBUSA has met its burden of filed a noncompliance information
In its’ petition, MBUSA provided an persuasion that the FMVSS No. 110 report dated February 9, 2017. VTNA
analysis indicating the mounted tires on noncompliance is inconsequential as it also petitioned NHTSA on February 28,
the subject vehicles are sufficient for relates to motor vehicle safety. 2017, and revised its petition on April
carrying the maximum vehicle loads Accordingly, MBUSA’s petition is 29, 2017, for a decision that the subject
derived from the higher, incorrect, VCW hereby granted and MBUSA is noncompliance is inconsequential as it
values. For the CLS 400 vehicles the exempted from the obligation to provide relates to motor vehicle safety.
analysis indicates the tire load carrying notification of, and a remedy for, that DATES: The closing date for comments
capabilities exceed the maximum tire noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 on the petition is August 21, 2017.
load by at least 147 kg (710 kg tire load and 30120. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
rating minus 563 kg maximum tire NHTSA notes that the statutory invited to submit written data, views,
load). For the CLS 400 4MATIC vehicles provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and and arguments on this petition.
the analysis indicates the tire load 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to Comments must refer to the docket and
carrying capabilities exceed the file petitions for a determination of notice number cited in the title of this
maximum tire load by at least 125 kg inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to notice and submitted by any of the
(709 kg tire load rating minus 584 kg exempt manufacturers only from the following methods:
maximum tire load). NHTSA verified duties found in sections 30118 and • Mail: Send comments by mail
the tire load ratings specified by 30120, respectively, to notify owners, addressed to U.S. Department of
MBUSA in accordance with the purchasers, and dealers of a defect or Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
European Tyre and Rim Technical noncompliance and to remedy the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Organisation (ETRTO) manual. As defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
shown by MBUSA, the tire capacities decision only applies to the subject Washington, DC 20590.
are more than adequate to handle the vehicles that MBUSA no longer • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments
additional weight of the higher VCW controlled at the time it determined that by hand to U.S. Department of
values. MBUSA’s analysis shows that the noncompliance existed. However, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
the tires mounted on the subject the granting of this petition does not 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
vehicles exceed the load requirements relieve vehicle distributors and dealers W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
of FMVSS No. 110. of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for Washington, DC 20590. The Docket
MBUSA also mentioned that the sale, or introduction or delivery for Section is open on weekdays from 10
certification labels affixed to the subject introduction into interstate commerce of a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal holidays.
the noncompliant vehicles under their • Electronically: Submit comments
vehicles provide the vehicle’s gross axle
control after MBUSA notified them that electronically by logging onto the
weight ratings (GAWRs) and the gross
the subject noncompliance existed. Federal Docket Management System
vehicle weight rating (GVWR)in
(FDMS) Web site at https://
accordance with 49 CFR 567, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online
Certification. MBUSA stated that the delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
instructions for submitting comments.
GAWRs and GVWR values provided on 501.8.
• Comments may also be faxed to
the subject vehicles are correct as Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, (202) 493–2251.
labeled. These ratings are established by Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. Comments must be written in the
the vehicle manufacturer and provided English language, and be no greater than
[FR Doc. 2017–15255 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am]
as an alternative source of information 15 pages in length, although there is no
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
consumers can use to ensure a vehicle limit to the length of necessary
and its’ axles are not overloaded. attachments to the comments. If
Vehicle manufacturers specify that these comments are submitted in hard copy
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ratings should not be exceeded when form, please ensure that two copies are
loading any vehicle. The agency National Highway Traffic Safety provided. If you wish to receive
reviewed the maximum loads on the Administration confirmation that comments you have
axles and vehicles, using the higher submitted by mail were received, please
labeled VCW values, against the [Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0015; Notice 1]
enclose a stamped, self-addressed
certified GAWRs and GVWR of the postcard with the comments. Note that
Volvo Trucks North America, Receipt
subject vehicles. For the CLS 400 all comments received will be posted
of Petition for Decision of
4MATIC vehicles, maximum loads were without change to https://
Inconsequential Noncompliance
well below the GAWR and GVWR www.regulations.gov, including any
values. For the CLS 400 vehicles, the AGENCY: National Highway Traffic personal information provided.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
maximum loads are essentially at the Safety Administration (NHTSA), All comments and supporting
certified GAWRs and GVWR values. Department of Transportation (DOT). materials received before the close of
MBUSA also stated in its petition that ACTION: Receipt of petition. business on the closing date indicated
the platform (chassis and axles) utilized above will be filed in the docket and
on the subject vehicles is used with SUMMARY: Volvo Trucks North America will be considered. All comments and
other CLS vehicle lines and is designed (VTNA), has determined that certain supporting materials received after the
for vehicles with higher GVWRs. It model year (MY) 2017 Volvo VNL and closing date will also be filed and will
appears from this analysis the subject 2017 Volvo VNM heavy duty trucks do be considered to the fullest extent
vehicles can safely accommodate the not fully comply with Federal Motor possible.
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