### Question
How does ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE define whistleblower?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 30172*, **whistleblower** is defined as:

> any employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership who voluntarily provides to the Secretary original information relating to any motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any violation or alleged violation of any notification or reporting requirement of this chapter, which is likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 30172*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 301-MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE**

