[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR541.6] [Page 111-116] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION OF TRANSPORTATION PART 541--FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD--Table of Contents Sec. 541.6 Requirements for replacement parts. (a) Each replacement part for a part specified in Sec. 541.5(a) must have the registered trademark of the manufacturer of the replacement part, or some other unique identifier if the manufacturer does not have a registered trademark, and the letter ``R'' affixed or inscribed on such replacement part by means that comply with Sec. 541.5(d), except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. In the case of replacement parts subject to the marking requirements of this section, which were not originally manufactured for sale in the United States, the importer of the part shall inscribe its registered trademark, or some other unique identifier if the importer does not have a registered trademark, and the letter ``R'' on the part by means that comply with Sec. 541.5(d)(2), except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. (b) A replacement part subject to paragraph (a) of this section shall not be marked pursuant to Sec. 541.5. (c) The trademark and the letter ``R'' required by paragraph (a) of this section must be at least one centimeter high. (d) The trademark and the letter ``R'' required by paragraph (a) of this section must be placed entirely within the target area specified by the vehicle manufacturer, pursuant to paragraph (e) of this section. (e) Target areas. (1) Each manufacturer that is the original producer or assembler of the vehicle for which the [[Page 112]] replacement part is designed shall designate a target area for the identifying symbols to be marked on each replacement part subject to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. Such target areas shall not exceed 25 percent of the surface area of the surface on which the replacement part marking will appear. (2) The boundaries of the target area designated under paragraph (e)(1) of this section shall be at least 10 centimeters at all points from the nearest boundaries of the target area designated for that part under Sec. 541.5(e) of this part. (3) Each manufacturer subject to paragraph (e)(1) of this section shall inform NHTSA in writing of the target areas designated for each replacement part subject to paragraph (a) of this section, at the same time as it informs the agency of the target area designated for the original equipment parts of the line, pursuant to Sec. 541.5(e)(2) of this part. The information should be submitted to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. (4) The target area designated by the original vehicle manufacturer for the parts subject to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section shall be maintained for the duration of the production of such replacement part, unless a restyling of the part makes it no longer practicable to mark the part within the original target area. If there is such a restyling, the original vehicle manufacturer shall inform NHTSA of that fact and the new target area, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (e)(3) of this section. (f) Each replacement part must bear the symbol ``DOT'' in letters at least one centimeter high within 5 centimeters of the trademark and of the letter ``R'', and entirely within the target area specified under paragraph (d) of this section. The symbol ``DOT'' constitutes the manufacturer's certification that the replacement part conforms to the applicable theft prevention standard, and shall be inscribed or affixed by means that comply with paragraph (a) of this section. In the case of replacement parts subject to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, which were not originally manufactured for sale in the United States, the importer shall inscribe the ``DOT'' symbol before the part is imported into the United States. [[Page 113]] Appendix A to Part 541--Lines Subject to the Requirements of This Standard ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manufacturer Subject lines ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alfa Romeo....................... Milano 161 164 BMW.............................. Z3 Z8 6 Car Line Consulier........................ Consulier GTP Daewoo........................... Korando Musso (MPV) Nubira Daimlerchrysler.................. Chrysler Cirrus Chrysler Fifth Avenue/Newport Chrysler Laser Chrysler LeBaron/Town & Country Chrysler LeBaron GTS Chrysler's TC Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Chrysler Sebring Chrysler Town & Country Dodge 600 Dodge Aries Dodge Avenger Dodge Colt Dodge Daytona Dodge Diplomat Dodge Lancer Dodge Neon Dodge Shadow Dodge Stratus Dodge Stealth Eagle Summit Eagle Talon Jeep Cherokee (MPV) Jeep Grand Cherokee (MPV) Jeep Liberty (MPV) \1\ Jeep Wrangler (MPV) Plymouth Caravelle Plymouth Colt Plymouth Laser Plymouth Gran Fury Plymouth Neon Plymouth Reliant Plymouth Sundance Plymouth Breeze Ferrari.......................... Mondial 8 328 Ford............................. Ford Aspire Ford Escort Ford Probe Ford Thunderbird Lincoln Continental Lincoln Mark Lincoln Town Car Mercury Capri Mercury Cougar Merkur Scorpio Merkur XR4Ti General Motors................... Buick Electra Buick Reatta Buick Skylark Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Nova Chevrolet Blazer (MPV) Chevrolet Prizm Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Geo Storm Chevrolet Tracker (MPV) GMC Jimmy (MPV) GMC Sonoma Pickup Oldsmobile Achieva (MYs 1997-1998) Oldsmobile Bravada Oldsmobile Cutlass Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (MYs 1988- 1997) Oldsmobile Intrigue Pontiac Fiero Saturn Sports Coupe \2\ Saturn ION Honda............................ Accord CRV (MPV) Odyssey (MPV) Passport Pilot (MPV) \3\ Prelude S2000 Acura Integra Acura MDX (MPV) Acura RSX Hyundai.......................... Accent Sonata Tiburon Isuzu............................ Amigo Impulse Rodeo Rodeo Sport Stylus Trooper/Trooper II VehiCross (MPV) Jaguar........................... XJ Kia Motors....................... Optima Rio Sephia (1998-2002) Spectra Lotus............................ Elan Maserati......................... Biturbo Quattroporte 228 Mazda............................ 626 MX-3 MX-5 Miata MX-6 Mercedes-Benz.................... 190 D-190 E 260E (1987-1989) 300 SE (1988-1991) 300 TD (1987) 300 SDL (1987) 300 SEL 350 SDL (1990-1991) 420 SEL (1987-1991) 560 SEL (1987-1991) 560 SEC (1987-1991) 560 SL [[Page 114]] Mitsubishi....................... Cordia Eclipse Lancer Mirage Montero (MPV) Montero Sport (MPV) Tredia 3000GT Nissan........................... 240SX Sentra/200SX Xterra Infiniti M45 \3\ Peugeot.......................... 405 Porsche.......................... 924S Subaru........................... XT SVX Baja \3\ Forester Legacy Suzuki........................... Aerio X90 (MPV) Sidekick (MYs 1997-1998) Vitara/Grand Vitara (MPV) Toyota........................... Toyota 4-Runner (MPV) Toyota Avalon Toyota Camry Toyota Celica Toyota Corolla/Corolla Sport Toyota Echo Toyota Highlander (MPV) Toyota Matrix (MPV) \3\ Toyota MR2 Toyota MR2 Spyder Toyota Prius Toyota RAV4 (MPV) Toyota Sienna (MPV) Toyota Tercel Lexus GX470 (MPV) \3\ Lexus IS300 Lexus RX300 (MPV) Volkswagen....................... Audi Quattro Volkswagen Scirocco ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Replaced the Jeep Cherokee in MY 2002. \2\ Renamed the Saturn ION beginning with MY 2003. \3\ Lines added for MY 2003. Appendix A-I To Part 541--High-Theft Lines With Antitheft Devices Which are Exempted From the Parts-Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 543 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manufacturer Subject lines ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Austin Rover..................... Sterling BMW.............................. MINI X5 (confidential nameplate) \1\ 3 Car Line 5 Car Line 7 Car Line 8 Car Line Daimlerchrysler.................. Chrysler Conquest Chrysler Imperial Ford............................. Mustang Mercury Sable Mercury Grand Marquis Taurus General Motors................... Buick LeSabre Buick Park Avenue Buick Regal/Century Buick Riviera Cadillac Allante Cadillac Deville Cadillac Seville Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Impala/Monte Carlo Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo (MYs 1996-1999) Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Venture Oldsmobile Alero Oldsmobile Aurora Oldsmobile Toronado Pontiac Bonneville Pontiac Grand Am Pontiac Grand Prix \1\ Pontiac Sunfire Honda............................ Acura CL Acura Legend (MYs 1991-1996) Acura NSX Acura RL Acura SLX Acura TL Acura Vigor (MYs 1992-1995) Isuzu............................ Axiom.\1\ Impulse (MYs 1987-1991) Jaguar........................... XK Mazda \1\........................ 6 929 RX-7 Millenia Mercedes-BENZ.................... 124 Car Line (the models within this line are): 260E 300D 300E 300CE 300TE 400E 500E 129 Car Line (the models within this line are): 300SL 500SL 600SL SL320 SL500 SL600 202 Car Line (the models within this line are): C220 C230 C280 C36 C43 Mitsubishi....................... Galant Starion Diamante [[Page 115]] Nissan........................... Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Nissan Pathfinder Nissan 300ZX Infiniti G35 \1\ Infiniti I30 Infiniti J30 Infiniti M30 Infiniti QX4 Infiniti Q45 Porsche.......................... 911 928 968 986 Boxster Saab............................. 9-3 900 (1994-1998) 9000 (1989-1998) Toyota........................... Toyota Supra Toyota Cressida Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus LS Lexus SC Volkswagen....................... Audi 5000S Audi 100/A6 Audi 200/S4/S6 Audi Allroad Quattro (MPV) Audi Cabriolet Volkswagen Cabrio Volkswagen Corrado Volkswagen Golf/GTI Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta III Volkswagen Passat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Lines exempted in full beginning with MY 2003. [67 FR 44087, July 1, 2002] Appendix A-II to Part 541--High-Theft Lines With Antitheft Devices Which Are Exempted In-Part From the Parts-Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 543 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manufacturers Subject lines Parts to be marked ------------------------------------------------------------------------ General Motors................ Cadillac Eldorado Engine, Transmission. Cadillac Concours Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Ninety- Engine, Transmission. Eight. Pontiac Firebird. Engine, Transmission. Chevrolet Camaro. Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Eighty- Engine, Transmission. Eight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [66 FR 40625, Aug. 3, 2001] Appendix B to Part 541--Passenger Motor Vehicle Lines (Except Light-Duty Trucks) With Theft Rates Below the 1990/91 Median Theft Rate, Subject to the Requirements of This Standard ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Manufacturer Subject lines ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ford..................................... Crown Victoria. General Motors........................... Chevrolet Astro (MPV). GMC Safari (MPV). Honda.................................... Civic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [66 FR 40625, Aug. 3, 2001] Appendix C to Part 541--Criteria for Selecting Lines Likely To Have High Theft Rates Scope These criteria specify the factors the Administrator will take into account in determining whether a new line is likely to have a high theft rate, and, therefore, whether such line will be subject to the requirements of this theft prevention standard. Purpose The purpose of these criteria is to enable the Administrator to select, by agreement with the manufacturer, if possible, those new lines which are likely to have high theft rates. Application These criteria apply to lines of passenger motor vehicles initially introduced into commerce on or after January 1, 1983. [[Page 116]] Methodology These criteria will be applied to each line initially introduced into commerce on or after January 1, 1983. The likely theft rate for such lines will be determined in relation to the national median theft rate for 1983 and 1984. If the line is determined to be likely to have a theft rate above the national median, the Administrator will select such line for coverage under this theft prevention standard. Criteria 1. Retail price of the vehicle line. 2. Vehicle image or marketing strategy. 3. Vehicle lines with which the new line is intended to compete, and the theft rates of such lines. 4. Vehicle line(s), if any, which the new line is intended to replace, and the theft rate(s) of such line(s). 5. Presence or absence of any new theft prevention devices or systems. 6. Preliminary theft rate for the line, if it can be determined on the basis of currently available data.