Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.

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