49 CFR 554.4 – Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
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The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, investigates compliance with Federal motor vehicle safety standards and associated regulations, and to this end may:
Terms Used In 49 CFR 554.4
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) Verify that manufacturers certify compliance with all applicable safety standards;
(b) Collect field reports from all sources;
(c) Inspect manufacturers’ certification test data and other supporting evidence, including dealer communications;
(d) Inspect vehicles and equipment already in use or new vehicles and equipment at any stage of the manufacturing, distribution and sales chain;
(e) Conduct selective compliance tests; and
(f) Utilize other means necessary to conduct investigations.