1. Lifecycle of vehicle type vs Lifetime of one vehicle
Lifecycle of a vehicle type (may cover different vehicle models)
Article 4 of 1958 Agreement applies, if necessary withdrawal of type approval
Type Approval expired but vehicles can still be used (national law)
PTI rules apply (1997 Agreement and national requirements)
National product reliability laws apply (no UN law)
Vehicle type approval
End of production
Development Phase
Production Phase
Post-production Phase
Lifetime of Vehicle 1
Legend:
Use Phase
Post Use Phase
UN Regulation
Vehicle registration
End of registration
Scrappage
National Regulation
Lifetime of Vehicle 2
Lifecycle phases
Use Phase
Post Use Phase
Use phases
Vehicle registration
End of registration
Scrappage
Prerequisite for registration: Valid type approval = Certified Cyber Security Management System*
* The CS Management System Certification can only cover the production phase of the vehicle type.

2. Beyond the scope of the 1958 Agreement
Different cases when the production is definitely discontinued:
Case 1
Case 2
The vehicle manufacturer does still exist
The vehicle manufacturer has disappeared
The vehicle manufacturer will still monitor his products
Case 1.1
Case 2.1
In the case of risks for safety, the protection of the environment, energy saving or the performance of anti-theft technology the vehicle manufacturer informs the customers and the authorities
The authorities will identify risks for safety, protection of the environment, energy saving or the performance of anti-theft technology
Case 1.1.1
Case 1.1.2
Case 2.1.1
The vehicle manufacturer makes available SW / HW solutions (e.g. via deactivation of some options)
No updates made available => The authorities will decide to withdraw registration
The authorities will decide to withdraw registration