H.R. 5967 · 114th Congress
To amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to improve access to motor vehicle information, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adam Kinzinger
- Introduced
- 2016-09-08
- Latest action
- 2016-09-08 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require that each motor vehicle manufacturer provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number:
each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within the vehicle, including a description, number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number and distinguishing marking, and software of each part; build sheet information; and additional information as determined by DOT. Each motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide access to such information on a website to the motor vehicle owner and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle.