U.S. DOT/NHTSA - Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)

Document ID: NHTSA-2000-8248-0001
Document Type: Rule
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Topics: No Topics associated with this document
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571
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Abstract:	We are proposing to upgrade the rear impact test in the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on fuel system integrity. That standard currently specifies that the rear of the test vehicle is to be impacted with a flat rigid barrier at speeds up to 48 km/h (30 mph). Under the proposal, we would replace that full rear impact test procedure with an offset rear impact test procedure specifying that only a portion of the width of the rear of vehicles would be impacted, that a deformable and lighter barrier would be used, and that the test would be conducted at 80 km/h (50 mph). We tentatively conclude that the new, more stringent test procedure would save lives and prevent injuries. We are also proposing to change the standard's procedure for side impact tests. Currently, the standard specifies a side impact test procedure that differs from that specified in our standard on side impact protection. We are proposing to specify that the test procedure in the side impact protection standard be used for both standards. We tentatively conclude that this change would provide a more realistic test, increase safety and reduce testing costs. Submit your comments early enough to ensure that Docket Management receives them not later than January 12, 2001.
Document Subtype:	Federal Register Publication
Received Date:	November 13 2000, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Page Count:	15
Comment Due Date:	November 13 2000, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time