### Question
How is the "part supplier" defined?


### Answer
The term **part supplier** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 30172* as follows -

> a manufacturer of motor vehicle equipment

#### 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**

