Informal Group on Child Restraint Systems | Session 42 | 15 Jan 2014
Brussels
Agenda Item 5.1.
Status of work

5.1. During the meeting, for all discussions & decisions, the document CRS-42-03e (GRSP-54-36e) was updated for a version available under CRS-42-04e. The following points have been discussed :

  • We need to precise retractor definition
  • The size of the dummy to be used for lateral impact
  • Revision of the chapters : 2.3.2 ; 2.17.2 ; 2.5.2 and 6.1.1 concerning the Universal vehicle Booster seat position
  • Lower limit for authorized booster seat size range
  • Chapter 6.3.2.2.2 only with one fixture for booster seat and booster cushion
  • Rephrase 6.3.2.1 for shoulder height (measured only for harness system)
  • Modified Annex 18 – Figure 2 to clarify the measurement of the Shh dimension.
  • Question from CLEPA: is the technical regulation could clarify the delimitation of the responsibility between automakers and CRS manufacturers concerning the lateral protection of occupants above a certain stature.
Documentation
CRS-42-03 Working draft of the phase 2 amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 on child restraint systems
CRS-42-04 Draft 01 series of amendments to UN R129 (Phase 2 of the Regulation) (France)
GRSP-54-36 Draft 01 series of amendments (Phase 2) to UN Regulation No. 129 (France)