Retrieve the federal safety standard governing vehicle glazing materials (FMVSS No. 205) and the ANSI standard it incorporates, before evaluating a replacement windshield's compliance.

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Steps

  1. Open 49 CFR § 571.205 ('Standard No. 205, Glazing materials') on the eCFR at ecfr.gov (title 49, subtitle B, chapter V, part 571, subpart B).
  2. Note the standard's stated purpose: reduce injuries from glazing impact, ensure driver visibility, and minimize occupant ejection through vehicle windows.
  3. Note that glazing materials must conform to ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996, incorporated by reference per 49 CFR § 571.5 — the ANSI text itself is not reproduced on eCFR and must be obtained separately (e.g., ANSI webstore).
  4. Check the definitions subsection for terms such as 'glass-plastic glazing material' before applying the standard to laminated/hybrid windshield products.

Known gotchas

Related routes

Look up a motor vehicle equipment manufacturer's federal registration (49 CFR Part 566), e.g., a glazing/windshield equipment maker, via NHTSA vPIC.
vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · 4 steps · unrated
Translate a spec callout for 'ANSI Z97.1 Class A' or 'CPSC Category II' safety glazing into the equivalent modern terminology and confirm which one is legally mandatory versus voluntary.
ecfr.gov / ansi · 5 steps · unrated
Check a specific vehicle for open NHTSA safety recalls, including glazing/windshield-camera/ADAS-related campaigns, before performing a calibration or glass replacement.
api.nhtsa.gov · 4 steps · unrated

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