Molino 1998 conducted static tests to evaluate the. Parallel table of authorities and rules for the code of federal regulations and the united states code text pdf. The small business administrations regulations at cfr part 121 define a small. Possible effects of fmvss 301 on motor vehicle development and design 770172. Title 49 of the united states code, chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, to issue federal motor. In this procedure, the moving barrier, with flat rigid plate, impacts the rear of the vehicle at 48 kph 30 mph see. Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss are u. Justia regulation tracker department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration evaluation of fmvss no. Mike postle, engineering technician report approved january 28. The law has been codified as chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, in title 49, united states code chapter 301 in this mini guide. Department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration laboratory test procedure for fmvss 302 flammability of interior materials safety assurance office of vehicle safety compliance mail code. Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor. 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.
Results from crash tests were conducted in 2012 on 16 older vehicles, in order to find out if the older vehicles could pass tests currently used to determine if new vehicles were compliance with fmvss 301r. The ecfr is also searchable by keyword and other available options on the ecfr website. Nhtsa fmvss compliance test reports the crittenden. Satiny regulation and the auto industry from the invention of the car to the 1920s by the time the first automobile was built in 1893, the federal govem. Fmvss 301 fuel system integrity 2003 gasolinediesel system integrity in collision. Manufacturers are required to meet fmvss for all vehicles sold in the united states. This vehicle crash test was conducted for all terrain conversions, llc. Fuel system integrity 2012 blue bird all american d3 re school bus. The following standards are applicable to trucks, buses, trailers andor mpvs note. Vehicle safety standards fmvss and regulations to which. The fmvss 302 specifies the burn resistance requirements for materials used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles i. By accessingusing the crittenden automotive library.
When the agency published the new fmvss 301 requirements in. There are two basic types of federal motor vehicle safety standards. Those establishing minimum performance levels for motor vehicles, and those establishing levels for individual items of motor vehicle equipment. Safety compliance testing for fmvss 201ui page 2 of 168 occupant protection in interior impact c20155105 dtnh2211d00246 g15i7001. Fmvss specify how vehicles must be designed before they can be sold in the united states. Cae methods for simulating fmvss 201 interior head impact. Chapter 301, motor vehicle safety, to issue federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss and regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicles. Federal register federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Since the federal standard on fuel tank integrity fmvss 301, effective startg with 1977 model year cars required that cars withstand only a 30 mile. Data was obtained relative to fmvss 301 type, fuel system integrity performance. Subtitle b other regulations relating to transportation continued chapter v national highway traffic safety. By increasing the impact speeds and using a moving deformable barrier, the amended test conditions are more comparable with realworld crashes than the prior standards. The national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa issues and enforces federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss that apply to motor vehicles and certain. Application this standard applies to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. Guide for vehicle manufacturers to use in filing out test specification forms. Test procedure for fmvss 212 windshield mounting fmvss 219 windshield zone intrusion fmvss 301 fuel system integrity passenger cars, mpvs and light trucks with gvwrs under 4,536 kg. For the purposes of this regulation a prismatic daynight adjustment rearview mirror one of whose positions provides unit magnification is considered a unit magnification mirror. 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. This notice announces nhtsas publication of a technical report evaluating the upgraded fmvss no. To search and browse regulations using the ecfr website, use the link below. This standard specifies requirements for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems s2.
Subtitle b other regulations relating to transportation continued chapter v national highway traffic safety administration, department of transportation. Possible effects of fmvss 301 on motor vehicle development. Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations. The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries occurring from fires that result from fuel spillage during and after motor vehicle crashes, and resulting from ingestion of fuels during siphoning. The ford pinto case and the development of auto safety. The requirements of this test procedure are those specified in standard 208 sections s4, general requirements. The tps are not intended to limit the requirements of the applicable fmvss s. 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. Federal motor vehicle safety standards is eligible for importation part 594. Fmvss 111 rear visibility full compliance requirements. Federal motor vehicle safety standards and reg ulations table of contents page. It shows a decrease in risk by model year groups representing prefmvss 301 revision, the transition and phasein of the revised fmvss 301 and postrevision of fmvss 301. Ftt fmvss 302 the ftt fmvss 302 is manufactured according to the federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Department of transporta tion, national highway traffic safety administration in the interest of information exchange. The code of federal regulations cfr annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the departments and agencies of the federal government produced by the office of the federal register ofr and the government publishing office download the code of federal regulations in xml download the electronic code of federal regulations in. Fmvss 301fuel system integrity 2005 mitsubishi lancer 4door sedan. Fmvss 209 was the first standard to become effective on march 1, 1967. The national traffic and motor vehicle safety act of 1966 was enacted to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and deaths resulting from traffic crashes.
Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, to permit the certification of adaptive driving beam headlighting systems, if the manufacturer chooses to equip vehicles with these systems. Part 571 federal motor vehicle safety standards subpart b federal motor vehicle safety standards section 571. Engineering assesment of fmvss 105 and fmvss 5 final report current and future technologies i march, 2005 executive summary federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss105, 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. There is no phasein schedule for the upgraded fmvss no. This standard specifies requirements for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems. It specifies requirements for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems. Two of the six vehicles exceeded the fmvss 30 1 leakage requirements directly following impact and one vehicle leaked in excess of fmvss 301 requirements only in the rollover phase of the fmvss 30 1 procedure. The federal motor vehicle standard 301 was introduced in 1968 with the requirements that in a frontal barrier collision at 30 mph allowable fuel leakage was limited to only 28 g or 28 gmin during and after the collision.
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