Review of four Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS 214, 215, 301, 208.

Author(s)
Joksch, H.C. & Reidy, J.C.
Year
Abstract

The report covers the initial review of FMVSS 214 (Side Door Strength), FMVSS 215 (Exterior Protection), FMVSS 301 (Fuel System Integrity), and FMVSS 208 (Occupant Crash Protection). The review covers the objectives, requirements and timing of the four Standards. Also reviewed is the applicability of test conditions to real conditions; the relationship of the performance measures of the Standards to ultimate injury reduction; initial estimates of the effect of the Standard; and the extent and alternative methods of meeting the Standard.

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Library number
B 13127 fo /91/
Source

Hartford, Center for the Environment and Man Inc., 1977, 37 p., graph., tab., ref.; DOT HS 802 343 / NTIS PB-267 615.

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