HR 5529 · 93th Congress · Motor vehicles

Motor Vehicle Safety Amendments

Introduced 1973-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 355 passed in lieu.(1974-08-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Vehicle Safety Amendments - Authorizes, for the purpose of carrying out the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the appropriation of not more than $70,000,000 per fiscal year for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the two succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to require the manufacturer to notify persons of the manufacturer's obligation to remedy the defect or failure. Authorizes the Secretary to order the manufacturers to remedy the defect without charge to the owner of the motor vehicle. States that, unless the Secretary extends the period for repairs for good cause and publishes his reasons in the Federal Register, the repair shall not exceed the reasonable period of 60 days. Authorizes the Secretary, if the repairs cannot be adequately made in a reasonable period, to require the replacement with a new or equivalent vehicle or item of equipment without charge or the refunding of the purchase price in full, less depreciation. Permits the manufacturer, in the case of a tire, to charge for replacement if the tire is presented for remedy more than 60 days after the owner receives notice or replacement tires be…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats