NHTSA Responds to ABS Inc.'s Freedom of Information Act Request

On November 7, 2002, ABS President William Washington requested documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. Below is a link to an Adobe PDF file of a copy of the cover letter that accompanied the documents sent by the NHTSA.

Please note in particular, on the first page, item number 1 requested by Mr. Washington, and on page two, the first bullet-point response from the NHTSA regarding this item.

PDF file of the NHTSA's cover letter responding to ABS Inc.'s Freedom of Information Act request

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Manufacturers Apply for Exemptions to Use Pneumatic ABS System

Several truck and trailer manufacturers have applied to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for an Exemption to the 49 CFR 571.121 antilock brake system standard for the use of electronic abs systems.

The Exemptions are being requested pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(3)(B)(ii). This provision provides for "...the exemption would make easier the development or field evaluation of a new motor vehicle safety feature providing a safety level at least equal to the safety level of the standard."

Exemptions are also being requested pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(3)(B)(iv). This provision provides for "...compliance with the standard would prevent the manufacturer from selling a motor vehicle with an overall safety level at least equal to the overall safety level of nonexempt vehicles."

OEM's (truck and trailer manufacturers) are eligible for the Exemptions pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30113(c)(2) & (4).

For more information on how to apply for the an Exemption for using the pneumatic MSQR-5000® antilock brake system please contact:

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