49 CFR § 574.2 - Purpose.

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title: "49 CFR § 574.2 - Purpose."
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title_name: "Transportation"
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chapter_name: "NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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part_name: "TIRE IDENTIFICATION AND RECORDKEEPING"
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# 574.2 Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to facilitate notification to purchasers of defective or nonconforming tires, pursuant to Sections 30118 and 30119 of Title 49, United States Code, so that they may take appropriate action in the interest of motor vehicle safety.

[61 FR 29495, June 11, 1996]