Truck Camper Warning Labels Face Paperwork Review
Published Date: 7/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to update rules that ask vehicle makers to share info about truck-camper loading and rollover warnings. This helps keep drivers safe and informed. They’re asking for public feedback by August 20, 2026, and the changes won’t cost manufacturers extra money but will improve safety info.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Manufacturer Labeling Burden and Costs
The information collection affects motor vehicle manufacturers (estimated 35 distinct respondents). NHTSA estimates about 15 submissions annually, a total annual burden of 22,865 hours, and total annual label printing cost of $1,579,550 (4,513,000 labels × $0.35), including labeling approximately 13,000 slide‑in campers and 4,500,000 utility vehicles.
Truck‑Camper Loading Labels Required
If a truck can accommodate a slide‑in camper, manufacturers must provide information about the cargo weight rating and the longitudinal limits for the cargo center of gravity (49 CFR 575.103). Slide‑in camper manufacturers must affix a label with identification and proper loading information and include detailed loading instructions in the owner’s manual. Manufacturers must also submit two copies of the applicable information to NHTSA at least 90 days before the information is first provided for examination by prospective purchasers.
Utility Vehicle Rollover Warning Labels
For certain utility vehicles, manufacturers must affix a prominent label alerting drivers that the vehicle’s handling and maneuvering characteristics require special driving practices (49 CFR 575.105). That information must also be included in materials provided to purchasers, and manufacturers must submit two copies of the applicable information to NHTSA at least 90 days before the information is first provided for examination by prospective purchasers.
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