Transportation Department Docket NHTSA-2026-1750 Notice

2026-16749: Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP26002

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Summary

This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a defect petition (DP26002) submitted by Mr. Bhupinder Dhadda. The petition requested that the Agency initiate a safety defect investigation into wheel fastening practices on heavy-duty vehicles and vehicles utilizing 10-285.75 mm bolt circle wheels, with the focus of the investigation being the absence of a redundant mechanical wheel fastener mechanism. After conducting a technical review of the petition and other information, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has concluded that the issues raised by the petition do not warrant a defect investigation at this time. Accordingly, the Agency has denied the petition.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

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