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UN R17: Proposal for the 09 series of amendments
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Reference Number: WP.29/2018/142
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Proposal to require seat belt components such as retractors to remain functional if damaged during the load-retention test according to Annex 9 of UN R17. Such components have occasionally been damaged during testing such that their functionality has been impaired. In order to ensure adequate occupant safety, this proposal would require all safety-belt components to be included in the test installation and require post-test inspection to confirm the continued functionality. The transitional provisions phase in the new requirements during September 2020-September 2022.
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Meeting Sessions: 176th WP.29 session (12-16
Nov 2018)
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Document date: 27 Aug 18
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Document status: Adopted by WP.29
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Relevant to: UN Regulation No. 17 | Strength of Seats, Anchorages, and Head Restraints
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Adoption Vote
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This proposal (WP.29/2018/142) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R17 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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