# Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports Defect and Noncompliance Notification
> **National Highway Traffic Safety Administration** · Final Rule; Response to Petitions for Reconsideration. · Published 2005-07-06 · Effective 2005-08-05 · 70 FR 38805
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-13249
- **Category:** fmvss
- **Sub-agency:** National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 38805
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 573
- **Publication date:** 2005-07-06
- **Effective date:** 2005-08-05
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. NHTSA-2004-18341
## Abstract

This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of the June 23, 2004 dealer notification rule that amended several provisions of agency regulations on notifications by manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to dealers and distributors when they or NHTSA decide that vehicles or equipment contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety or do not comply with a Federal motor vehicle safety standard.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/06/05-13249/defect-and-noncompliance-responsibility-and-reports-defect-and-noncompliance-notification)
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