(a) Rescue sheets. Prior to first vehicle sale or lease, vehicle manufacturers shall submit rescue sheets to NHTSA.

(1) For vehicles with a GVWR less than or equal to 4,536 kg to which the requirement applies, submitted rescue sheets shall follow the layout and format in ISO-17840-1:2022(E) (incorporated by reference; see § 561.4).

(2) For vehicles with a GVWR greater than 4,536 kg to which the standard applies, the submitted rescue sheets shall follow the layout and format in ISO-17840-2:2019(E) (incorporated by reference; see § 561.4).

(3) The rescue sheets shall provide information for first responders to extricate occupants.

(b) Emergency response guides (ERGs). Prior to first vehicle sale or lease, vehicle manufacturers shall submit emergency response guides to NHTSA in accordance with the template layout and format in ISO-17840-3:2019(E) (incorporated by reference; see § 561.4). vehicles to which this requirement applies.

(1) The ERGs shall provide in-depth information linked and aligned to the corresponding rescue sheet to support the quick and safe action of first responders and second responders.

(2) The ERGs shall provide in-depth information related to electric vehicle fire, submersion, leakage of fluids, towing, transportation, and storage.

(3) The ERGs shall provide information to assist first responders in extricating occupants.