49 CFR § 576.2Chapter V
§ 576.2 Purpose.
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The purpose of this part is to preserve records that are needed for the proper investigation, and adjudication or other disposition, of possible defects related to motor vehicle safety and instances of nonconformity to the motor vehicle safety standards and associated regulations.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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