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49 CFR §554.4

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The Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, investigates compliance with Federal motor vehicle safety standards and associated regulations, and to this end may:
  1. (a)Verify that manufacturers certify compliance with all applicable safety standards;
  2. (b)Collect field reports from all sources;
  3. (c)Inspect manufacturers' certification test data and other supporting evidence, including dealer communications;
  4. (d)Inspect vehicles and equipment already in use or new vehicles and equipment at any stage of the manufacturing, distribution and sales chain;
  5. (e)Conduct selective compliance tests; and
  6. (f)Utilize other means necessary to conduct investigations.