Based on the engineering calculation, the decision was made to conduct dynamic. Federal motor vehicle safety standard 206 door locks and door retention components is aimed at reducing the likelihood of occupant ejection in crashes. Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss applicable to trucks, buses, trailers andor mpvs. It then became clear that the initial test procedure was responsible for the failing of the frame extension adaptor. Subtitle b other regulations relating to transportation continued chapter v national highway traffic safety administration, department of transportation. If a contract laboratory views any part of the tp to be in conflict with the associated fmvss or observes deficiencies in the tp, the contract laboratory. Pay securely by credit card and your documents are delivered directly and immediately to your computer as pdf files. The united states code of federal regulations provides standards for the performance of automotive exterior lamps and reflective devices. In the case of a seat equipped with seat adjusters at different levels, the term means the uppermost seat adjuster. Guide for vehicle manufacturers to use in filing out test specification forms. Slam latch features slam latch that meets fmvss 206 standards when used with other approved. The design and testing requirements of the fmvss 206 safety standard require a primary and secondary latching position and must withstand transverse and longitudinal load forces and inertial forces without opening. Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment fmvss 108 eagle eyes gm159b001lr replaceable bulb hb3hb4 headlamps for 19992002 chevrolet silverado. The purpose of standard 206 is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from a vehicle as a result of impact.
This standard specifies requirements for vehicle door locks and door retention. Fmvss 5, passenger car brake systems, does the same for passenger cars with a. Engineering assesment of fmvss 105 and fmvss 5 final report current and future technologies i march, 2005 executive summary federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems, specifies requirements for hydraulic and electric service brake systems for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating gvwr greater than 3500 kg 7716 lb. Requires that hinged side door latches must withstand a. Fmvss federal motor vehicle safety standards youtube. Instead, all vehicles produced by these manufacturers on or after september 1, 2016 must comply with this standard. Soft ms word format and adobe acrobat portable document format pdf, or the. Federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations table of contents page. Like all other federal motor vehicle safety standards, fmvss 208 is administered by the united states department of transportations national highway traffic safety administration. Nhtsa issues federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss to implement laws from. Engineering conducted a 30g iner tial load resistance calculation on the door latch system with the absence of the interior door handle return spring.
Apr, 2017 our fast and easy means of purchasing uptodate global vehicle and component standards and regulations on a payasyougo basis. This standard applies to buses with a gvwr of 10,000 lbs. Recognizing applicable test tolerances, the tp may specify test conditions that are less severe than the minimum requirements specified in the fmvss. The purpose of the ovsc laboratory test procedures is to present a uniform testing and data recording format, and provide suggestions for the use of specific equipment and procedures. This standard specifies requirements to afford impact protection for. The agency carefully considered these statutory requirements in adopting these amendments to fmvss nos. Requires that hinged side door latches must withstand a longitudinal load of 11,000 n in the fully latched position requires that hinged side door latches must withstanding a longitudinal load of 11,110 n in the fully latched position and 4,440 n. Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor. Federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 208 occupant crash protection establishes performance requirements to determine whether passenger vehicles, light multipurpose vehicles, and trucks meet conditions and injury criteria specified by the standard. Soft ms word format and adobe acrobat portable document format pdf, or the electronic. Passenger restraints 206 series safety slam latch locks.
The following standards are applicable to trucks, buses, trailers andor mpvs note. The industry steadily improved door lock design during the 1960s. The purpose of the ovsc laboratory test procedures is to present a uniform testing and data recording format, and provide suggestions for the. Part 571 federal motor vehicle safety standards subpart b federal motor vehicle safety standards section 571. Latching systems latch and striker not specified same as for side hinged doors fmvss 206 does not test sliding door latches c. This standard specifies the requirements for the transmission shift position sequence, a starter interlock, and for a braking effect of automatic transmissions, to reduce the likelihood of shifting errors, to prevent starter engagement by the driver when the transmission is in any drive position, and to provide supplemental braking at speeds below 40 kilometers per hour. Responsibility for promulgation of federal motor vehicle safety standards was subsequently delegated to nhtsa. Finite element analysis fea is widely used to simulate the fmvss on a component level as well as on a complete seat system level. Seat adjuster means the part of the seat that provides forward and rearward positioning of the seat bench and back, andor rotation around a vertical axis, including any fixed portion, such as a seat track. To prove compliance with the listed standards, these vehicles must be fitted with a compliance plate which will contain the name of manufacturer, 17 digit vin number, gross vehicle weights, and the following. The standard requires that each latch on hinged side doors have both a.
Fmvss and eec intereurope standards trimark corporation. Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss guide. Meeting these three standards are critical to your personal safety in the event of an auto accident. Any contractor interpreting any part of an ovsc laboratory test procedure to be in conflict with a federal motor vehicle safety. Trimark 0500810 single rotor latch logic fmvss 206 standards. The demonstration may be performanced wither in the vehicle or with the door retention components in a bench test fixture not specified fmvss 206 has a procedure for testing sliding back doors. Effectiveness of energyabsorbing materials without headprotection air bags. Federal motor vehicle safety standard 208 wikipedia. This standard specifies requirements for vehicle door locks and door retention components, including latches, hinges, and other supporting means, to minimize the likelihood of occupants being ejected from a vehicle as a result of impact. Standard 216 roof crush resistance is designed to reduce deaths and injuries due to the. It is not the intention of this publication to interpret and address all concerns of fmvss 206.
Nhtsa fmvss compliance test reports the crittenden. S9 vehicles with a gvwr above 2,722 kilograms 6,000 pounds. Federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems, specifies requirements for hydraulic and electric service brake systems for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating gvwr greater than 3500 kg 7716 lb. Certain trimark products comply with fmvss 206 and are identified in trimarks catalog and technical publications. Federal register federal motor vehicle safety standards. Fmvss standards related to crash testing the following federal motor vehicle standards are related to safety testing. Evaluation of the 19992003 head impact upgrade of fmvss no. This letter is to acknowledge your recent noncompliance.
The links will bring you directly to the site of the national archive and records administration. Compliance test results of independently manufactured. This vehicle conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards in effect on the date of manufacture shown above. This standard specifies requirements for glazing materials for. It specifies requirements for side and back door locks and door retention components, including latches, hinges, and other supporting means, to minimize the likelihood. Federal motor vehicle safety standard 206 door locks and door retention compo. Application this standard applies to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. Inspection and test procedures for individual vehicle. Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations. This standard specifies requirements for vehicle door locks and door retention components, including latches, hinges, and other. Glazing standards are regulated by federal motor vehicle safety standard 205. This standard establishes windshield retention requirements for motor vehicles during crashes.
Fmvss 206 does not have a requirement and strength provisions for the intermediate latching position. Nhtsa, the national highway traffic safety administration part of the us department of transportation issues many federal motor vehicle safety standards, which are laws regulating the safety of motor vehicles in the us fmvss no. Fmvss 206 door locks and door retention components. Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor vehicle. Federal motor vehicle safety standard 208 fmvss 208 regulates automotive occupant crash protection in the united states. When the restraint system comes equipped with a removable base, the test may be run. This standard applies to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and. Door locks and door retention components standard no. The standards are described in title 49, part 571federal motor vehicle safety standards, standard number 108 fmvss 108. The law has been codified as chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, in title 49, united states code chapter 301 in this mini guide. In addition, a complete door system analysis of all components of the door locks and door retention components for inertia and inside locking requirements must be performed by trimark. Slam latch features slam latch that meets fmvss 206 standards when used with other approved componentsavailable with inside handlemounting holesplain or black finish on housingavailable with or without strikerinside locking knob or vertical lockautomatic unlock feature is availableoverall size 5.
The purpose of this standard is to reduce crash injuries and fatalities by providing for retention of the vehicle windshield during a crash, thereby utilizing fully the penetrationresistance and injuryavoidance properties of the windshield glazing material and preventing the. The requirements of this test procedure are those specified in standard 208 sections s4, general requirements. Compliance with fmvss 108 is required of both original equipment and. Like all other federal motor vehicle safety standards, fmvss 208 is administered by the united states department of transportations national highway traffic safety administration this standard originally specified the type of occupant restraints i. As illustrated herein, because of the manner the vehicle was attached in the initial. Internationally there are two important regulations regarding the design of interiors, such as cockpits, roof and door liners. An evaluation of door locks and roof crush resistance of. Lives saved by vehicle safety technologies and associated. The purpose of this publication is to explain fmvss 206 testing practices of trimark latches and other fmvss 206 compliant products. Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss are u. Safety compliance testing for fmvss 201ui page 6 of 168 occupant protection in interior impact c20155105 dtnh2211d00246 g15i7001. Federal motor vehicle safety standards is eligible for importation part 594. Our fast and easy means of purchasing uptodate global vehicle and component standards and regulations on a payasyougo basis. These products have been thoroughly tested in accordance with sae j839 for the load requirements.
Purpose the purpose of this standard is to reduce the deaths and injuries to motor vehicle occupants caused by vehicle fires, especially those originating in the interior of the vehicle from sources such as matches or cigarettes. Department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration office of vehicle safety compliance. We are proposing to amend federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss no. The purpose of this standard is to reduce injuries resulting. Secretary of transportation to promulgate federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvsss, to which manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment must conform and certify compliance.
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