Pennsylvania's Market Surveillance Program requires the Department of Transportation to monitor vehicle equipment sold in the state to ensure compliance with legal standards. The department can purchase and test samples at its expense, and if equipment fails to meet performance standards, revocation proceedings can be initiated. Dealers and manufacturers are notified of violations, and non-compliant equipment must be recalled or removed from sale.
It ensures that vehicle equipment sold in Pennsylvania complies with state and federal safety standards through ongoing testing and monitoring.
Yes, the department can purchase and test samples at its expense without prior notice to ensure compliance.
If equipment fails, the department may revoke approval certificates and require the equipment to be recalled or removed from sale.
Yes, dealers must stop selling non-compliant equipment and work with manufacturers or distributors to recall the items from all dealers.