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Federal Register · May 18, 2026
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Car makers get four more years to install advanced crash recorders

What happened
The US government is giving car manufacturers four more years to install advanced crash recorders in new vehicles. This means new cars will not have the expanded pre-crash data collection until September 2028, instead of 2024.
Why it matters
Car companies asked for more time. They said they needed to align the new requirements with their production schedules and technical capabilities. This delay means manufacturers save money in the short term, but it also means less data will be available for crash investigations for another four years.
The signal
Watch for any further petitions from manufacturers to delay these requirements again as the 2028 deadline approaches.
If you insist
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