### Question
What does low-volume manufacturer mean?


### Answer
**Low-volume manufacturer** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 30114*:

> a motor vehicle manufacturer, other than a person who is registered as an importer under section 30141 of this title, whose annual worldwide production, including by a parent or subsidiary of the manufacturer, if applicable, is not more than 5,000 motor vehicles

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 30114*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 301-MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER II-STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE**

