Sentences with phrase «occupant crash protection»

49 CFR 552 Petition for rulemaking, defect, and noncompliance orders; 49 CFR 571.208 Occupant crash protection; 49 CFR 585 Phase - in reporting requirements; 49 CFR 595 Make inoperative exemptions

IIHS requests reconsideration of agency's denial of Institute's initial petition (September 5, 2002) concerning dummy seating positions in tests for occupant crash protection

49 CFR 552 Petition for rulemaking, defect, and noncompliance order; 49 CFR 571.208 Occupant crash protection; 49 CFR 585 Phase - in reporting requirement; 49 CFR 595 Make inoperative exemptions

Because no one buys a sports car to drive in the slow lane, the best all - around occupant crash protection is crucial.

Another thing, Saturn uses automatic safety belts for front - occupant crash protection.

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (relating to occupant crash protection) to provide a safety belt use warning system for designated seating positions in the rear seat.

In 2017, NHTSA plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, «Occupant crash protection,» to require automobile manufacturers to install a seat belt reminder system for the front outboard passenger and rear designated seating positions in passenger vehicles.

Not exact matches

«Given that sports cars have high crash rates, it's especially important that they offer the best occupant protection possible in a crash,» said Lund.

This seems like an oversight or a cop - out in today's rapidly evolving vehicle - safety industry, where 10 airbags are often standard (see the report) and third - row occupants are equally considered when it comes to crash protection.

All 2000 and later Maxima and I30 / I35 models manufactured after November 1999 include structural and airbag modifications to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

The W116 was larger on the outside than the W108 / W109 series it replaced, but had similar interior capacity, as the additional bulk was driven by several new and aforementioned engineering developments on car safety and occupant protection in a crash.

With safety features such as seven standard airbags, (up to nine in Europe, up to eight in the US) and standard Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), the Golf Mk6 has scored 36 out of 37 possible points for occupant protection, giving it a five - star rating by the Euro NCAP crash test agency.

The 2018 Ford Escape got the lowest score of poor for its protection of a front - seat occupant in the new small overlap front crash test on the passenger side.

Beginning with 2014 models, the JX35 was renamed the QX60, and both the Pathfinder and QX60 received side curtain airbag and rear door structural modifications to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Beginning with the 2017 model year, the A-pillar, door lower hinge pillar, and door sill were reinforced to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Beginning with models built after January, the Optima's passenger - side door sill, lower door - hinge pillar and toepan were reinforced to improve occupant protection in small overlap crashes.

Beginning with 2004 models, side structural changes were made to improve occupant protection in side - impact crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags.

Beginning with 2015 models built after February 2015, the front - end structure, door sill, and hinge pillar were modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Five small SUVs earn good ratings from IIHS for occupant protection in a passenger - side small overlap front crash.

Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have performed crash safety tests, so the extensive safety features list along with maker reputation will have to suffice for convincing prospective buyers about the level of occupant protection.

Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, the vehicle's front - end structure and front door hinges were modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Importantly for families, the Tiguan achieved a five - star rating in independent Euro NCAP crash - testing, with an impressive 96 % score for adult occupant safety and 84 % for its protection of younger passengers.

Following crash tests, the E-Class was deemed to offer 95 - percent protection for adult occupants, 90 percent for child passengers, 77 percent for pedestrians, and 62 percent for safety assist systems.

All 1997 and later Q45 models manufactured after March 1997 include structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

Thanks to a five - star crash - test rating from Euro NCAP, safety shouldn't be a concern, especially given the CLA's impressive 91 % score for adult occupant protection.

Audi currently offers standard impact protection with reinforced high - strength steel and aluminum, reinforced bumpers, a rigid occupant cell, hydraulic brake assist to reduce overall stopping distance, an array of airbags, and crash sensors that automatically unlock doors, activate lights, and switch off engines and fuel pump.

Beginning with 2010 models manufactured after December 2009, structural reinforcements were added to the underbody and the frontal airbags were modified to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

Awards are by vehicle size because both size and weight influence occupant protection in serious crashes.

Beginning with 2005 models, changes were made to the side curtain and side torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Rear seat safety: variation in protection by occupant, crash and vehicle characteristics.

Today all auto manufacturers are designing their seat belts and airbags to work together as a single system to optimize occupant protection in crashes.

«Many manufacturers haven't paid as much attention to occupant protection in rear crashes, compared with front and side crashes,» Lund points out.

As occupant protection in frontal crashes improves, the relative importance of protecting people in side impacts increases.

IIHS President, Adrian Lund, summarized the round of testing, saying «Given that sports cars have high crash rates, it's especially important that they offer their occupants the best possible protection in a crash.»

Many will choose the A6 Avant because of Audi's engineering heritage and a five - star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP, with a 91 % score for adult occupant protection, just goes to show the manufacturer still builds very sturdy cars.

Beginning with 2013 models, design changes were made to the seat - mounted side torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

The extended cab, or SuperCab, earns good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations but just a marginal rating for occupant protection in a small overlap front crash.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) As an integral part of the Civic Type R structure, Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body - structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions.

The car hasn't been crash - tested since 2009 — and the tests have become more demanding since then — but Euro NCAP gave it a five star safety rating, with a 90 per cent mark in the adult occupants category, 86 per cent for child occupants, 53 per cent for pedestrian protection, and 86 per cent in the safety assist category.

In the earlier tests of the small cars, half earned a good or acceptable rating for occupant protection in a small overlap crash and qualified for the IIHS Top Safety Pick + designation.

As well as aiding body rigidity in the corners, it also helps improve occupant protection in the event of a crash.

The seat / head restraints in the Optima are the only ones the Institute tested this time around that earn the top rating of good for occupant protection in rear crashes.

All 1999 and later GS models manufactured after November 1998 include structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

According to Euro NCAP's crash tests, the 3008/5008 is rated at 86 percent for adult occupant protection, 85 percent for child occupant, 67 percent for pedestrians, and 58 percent for safety assists systems.

Beginning with 2014 models, structural changes were made to improve occupant protection primarily in small overlap frontal crashes but also in moderate overlap frontal crashes.

Still, NHTSA's study suggests that these features are evening out protection for all occupants and supports a new IIHS analysis suggesting that safer vehicles are helping to reduce older drivers» risk of dying in a crash.

New Institute crash tests of the BMW X5 and Volvo S80 — car - into - pole and vehicle - to - vehicle tests — demonstrate the important benefits afforded to occupants by these side airbag head protection systems.

Beginning with 2015 models, the seat - mounted side torso airbags and front door trim were modified to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Modifications were made to the side torso airbags for 2004 and later models built after December 2003 to improve occupant protection in side - impact crashes.

Air bags offer additional protection to belted occupants, who still can move forward enough in a crash to hit the dashboard or windshield, causing serious injuries.