In 2009, electronic stability control (ESC) saved an estimated 373 lives among passenger car (PC) occupants, and 311 lives among light truck and van (LTV) occupants, for a total of 684 lives saved among passenger vehicle occupants. This lives-saved estimate is a substantial increase over the 2008 estimate of 620 lives saved and the 2007 estimate of 487 lives saved. In recent years, the percentage of passenger vehicles equipped with ESC systems has increased significantly. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126 was required to be in place and in force by September 1, 2011. As such, all new passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and vans must be equipped with ESC and comply with this standard. It is important to note that as the overall passenger vehicle fleet becomes more equipped with ESC, then the lives-saved estimate will continue to rise. (Author/publisher)
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