Notice2026-18197
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Model Year 2016 Porsche 911R Passenger Cars are Eligible for Importation
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September 8, 2026
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This document announces the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) receipt of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2016 Porsche 911R, passenger cars (PCs) manufactured for sale in Europe that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) are eligible for importation into the United States (U.S.) because the vehicles are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the U.S. and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the MY 2016 Porsche 911R) and are capable of being readily modified to conform to the standards. This petition provides a sample vehicle, a MY Porsche 911R (VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally manufactured for sale in Europe. J.K. Technologies seeks a determination for the petitioned vehicles.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57209-57211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18197]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1486; Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming
Model Year 2016 Porsche 911R Passenger Cars are Eligible for
Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Receipt of petition.
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SUMMARY: This document announces the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's (NHTSA) receipt of a petition for a decision that
model year (MY) 2016 Porsche 911R, passenger cars (PCs) manufactured
for sale in Europe that were not originally manufactured to comply with
all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) are
eligible for importation into the United States (U.S.) because the
vehicles are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally
manufactured for sale in the U.S. and that were certified by their
manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified
version of the MY 2016 Porsche 911R) and are capable of being readily
modified to conform to the standards. This petition provides a sample
vehicle, a MY Porsche 911R (VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed
to have been originally manufactured for sale in Europe. J.K.
Technologies seeks a determination for the petitioned vehicles.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is October 8,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data,
views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the
docket and notice number cited in the title of this notice and may be
submitted by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to the U.S.
Department of
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except for Federal Holidays.
<bullet> Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging
onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a>. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
<bullet> Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493-2251.
Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater
than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of
necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in
hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish
to receive confirmation tha comments you have submitted by mail have
been received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard along
with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal
information provided.
All comments and supporting materials received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the
docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the full extent possible.
All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials
submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and
times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by following the online instructions for
accessing the dockets. The docket ID number for this petition is shown
in the heading of this notice.
DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement is available for review in a
Federal Register (FR) notice published on April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477-
78).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Mazurowski, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a3805080f181e44270b101f18051d1901032a0e051e440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c6e535e594e4812715d46494e534b4f57557c585348125b534a">[email protected]</span></a> (202-366-1012).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that was not
originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS shall be
refused admission into the U.S. unless NHTSA has decided that the motor
vehicle is substantially similar to a motor vehicle originally
manufactured for importation into and sale in the U.S., certified under
49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same MY as the model of the motor vehicle
it is being compared to, and is capable of being readily altered to
conform to all applicable FMVSSs.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may be submitted by either
manufacturers or importers who have registered with NHTSA pursuant to
49 CFR part 592. As specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA publishes notice
of each petition that it receives in the Federal Register and affords
interested persons an opportunity to comment on the petition. At the
close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is
eligible for importation. The agency then publishes this decision in
the Federal Register.
J.K. Technologies, LLC (the petitioner), Registered Importer R-90-
006, of Baltimore, Maryland, has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming MY 2016 Porsche 911R PCs are eligible for importation
into the United States. J.K. Technologies in this petition provides a
sample vehicle, a MY 2016 Porsche 911R (VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxx), which
is claimed to have been originally manufactured for sale in Europe.
J.K. Technologies seeks a determination for the petitioned vehicles.
The petitioner believes that the MY 2016 Porsche 911R PCs sold in the
U.S. and certified by their manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSSs are substantially similar to the petitioned vehicles.
In addition, the petitioner believes that the petitioned vehicles are
identical to the MY 2016 Porsche 911R PCs which are already on the list
of eligible vehicles, and that they use the same exact parts lists
previously submitted and approved by NHTSA.
The petitioner claims that it compared the non-U.S. certified MY
2016 Porsche 911R vehicle to its U.S. certified counterparts and found
the vehicle to be substantially similar as it relates to compliance
with most FMVSSs.
The petitioner submitted information with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY 2016 Porsche 911R PCs from
Europe or Mexico conform to many applicable FMVSSs in the same manner
as their U.S.-certified counterparts or are capable of being readily
altered to conform to those standards. The petitioner asserts that many
of the concerned parts have the same part numbers as their U.S.-
certified counterparts, and that any areas requiring modification will
use parts supplied by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). J.K.
Technologies stated that the modifications to the petition vehicles do
not concern the basic structure, and only involve the substitution of
removable and available parts. Specifically, the petitioner claims that
the non-U.S. certified MY 2016 Porsche 911R PC vehicles:
(1) Originally manufactured for sale in Europe;
(i) Conform to the following FMVSSs: FMVSS Nos. 102, Transmission
Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking
Effect, 103, Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104,
Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, 113, Hood
Latch System, 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention, 116, Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof
Panel System, 124, Accelerator Control Systems, 126, Electronic
Stability Control Systems, 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 138, Tire
Pressure Monitoring Systems, 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light
Vehicles, 202, Head Restraints; Applicable at the Manufacturers Option
until September 1, 2009, 203 (N.A.), Impact Protection for the Driver
from the Steering Control System, 204, Steering Control Rearward
Displacement, 205, Glazing Materials, 206, Door Locks and Door
Retention Components, 207, Seating Systems, 209, Seat Belt Assemblies,
210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212, Windshield Mounting, 213
(N.A.), Child Restraint Systems, 214, Side Impact Protection, 216, Roof
Crush Resistance; Applicable unless a Vehicle is Certified to Sec.
571.216a, 219, Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 (N.A. convertible), Child
Restraint Anchorage Systems, 302, Flammability of Interior Materials,
and 401 (N.A.), Interior Trunk Release;
(ii) Do not conform to the following FMVSSs: FMVSS Nos.101,
Controls and Displays, 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment, 110, Tires, Rims, and Tire Information Labels, 111, Rear
Visibility, 201, Interior Occupant Protection, 205, Glazing Materials,
209, Seat Belt Assemblies 301, Fuel system integrity 49 CFR part 565,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements, 567, Certification,
575,
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Consumer Information, and 581, Bumper Standard.
The petitioner contends that the non-U.S. certified MY 2016 Porsche
911R vehicles not-conforming to FMVSSs are capable of being readily
modified to meet the following FMVSSs, in the manner indicated:
<bullet> FMVSS No. 101, Controls and Displays:
Replacement of Instrument Cluster: 991-641-215-01 and programming
of the Instrument Cluster and Gateway Module are required to bring
these systems into compliance with FMVSS.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment:
The following modifications must be made to the European
specification model, to fully meet this FMVSS: The wiring harness for
the USA side marker lights is standard but not active in the Porsche
911R. Replacement of the following parts and programming is necessary
to activate the USA lighting programs systems.
Headlight LH: 991-631-997-50, Headlight RH: 991-631-998-50,
Taillamp RH: 991-631-145-84, Taillamp LH: 991-631-145-83, Front Side
Marker Lamp: 991-631-257-05, Front Side Marker Lamp: 991-631-258-05.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/
Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor
Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less:
The European specification model requires the tire placard to be
installed to meet this FMVSS. The tire/rim label is available to meet
the new regulations.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 111, Rear Mirrors:
The European specification model drivers inside rearview mirror
meets this FMVSS. However, the passenger's outside rearview mirror must
be changed to the U.S. companion model part to meet this FMVSS.
Passenger's Outside Rearview mirror: 991-731-048-01.
The sample vehicle, a MY 2016 Porsche 911R (VIN:
WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally
manufactured for sale in Europe, was fitted with the U.S. specification
Passenger's Rearview Mirror--991-731-048-01 to be brought into
compliance with this FMVSS.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 201, Occupant Protection in Interior Impact:
The following parts need to be changed to bring the European
specification model into compliance with this FMVSS.
The sample vehicle, a MY 2016 Porsche 911R (VIN:
WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally
manufactured for sale in Europe, was fitted with the U.S. specification
Driver's Sun Visor: 991-731-981-09, Passenger's Sun Visor: 991-731-982-
09 from the factory, and is already in compliance with this FMVSS.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection:
The following parts need to be changed to bring the European
specification model into compliance with this FMVSS:
Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Repair Kit: 918-618-945-01.
Passenger Bucket Seat Repair Kit: 918-521-904-03.
Airbag Control Unit: 991-618-201-08.
Passenger's Seat Wiring Harness: 991-622-785-01.
Driver's Seat Wiring Harness: 991-622-786-01.
Both Driver's and Passenger's Seat Position Sensors: 9P1-898-070.
Passenger Seatbelt Buckle: 991-803-184-07.
Passenger's Side Knee Airbag: 991-803-061-00, with 2 Hexagon Head
Bolts: 999-919 278-01.
Driver's Side Knee Airbag: 991-803-061-00, with 2 Hexagon Head
Bolts: 999-919-278-.
Overhead Dome Light Module: 991-613-224-10.
Dashboard Wiring Harness: 991-612-902-00.
Body Wiring Harness: 991-612-901-00.
<bullet> FMVSS No. 301, Fuel System Integrity:
Parts of these systems, which include the ORVR (On board Refueling
Vapor Recovery) systems, must be replaced and programming of the Engine
Control Module to bring into compliance with FMVSS 301.
The sample vehicle, a MY 2016 Porsche 911R (VIN:
WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally
manufactured for sale in Europe, Fuel Tank Filler Neck: 991-201-044-13,
Activated Charcoal Canister: 991-201-225-93, DMTL.
Pressure Switch: 991-606-621-07, Breather Vapor Line: 991-201-251-
06, DME. Engine Control, Module: 991-618-603-00.
<bullet> 49 CFR part 565 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Requirements and Part 567 Certification:
A VIN plate must be added to both European and Mexican
specifications models near the left windshield post and a reference and
certification label must be added in the left front door post area to
meet these regulations.
<bullet> 49 CFR part 575 Consumer Information:
Owner's manual and all other information manuals must be replaced
with the OEM Manuals for both the European and Mexican specification
models. Owner's Manual--86075400, Quick Reference Guide--86076100.
<bullet> 49 CFR 581 Bumper Standard:
The European specification requires the front and rear bumpers to
be modified or changed to meet this FMVSS. Front Bumper--86235610, Rear
Bumper--86320810.
The sample vehicle, a MY 2016 Porsche 911R (VIN:
WP0ZZZ99ZGxxxxxxx), which is claimed to have been originally
manufactured for sale in Europe, was fitted with the U.S. Rear Bumper--
991-505-141-91 from the factory and is already in compliance with this
regulation.
(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR
593.7; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.)
Otto G. Matheke III,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2026-18197 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
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