GAR | WP.29/2018/142

Document Title	UN R17: Proposal for the 09 series of amendments
Reference Number	WP.29/2018/142
Date	29 Aug 2018
Summary	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.
Rulemaking Area(s)	UN R17 Strength of Seats
Regulatory Impact	09 series of amendments
Proposal Status	Adopted
Meeting(s)	WP.29 \| Session 176 \| 12-16 Nov 2018 4.8.16. Proposal for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 17 (Strength of seats) 4.8. Consideration of draft amendments to existing UN Regulations submitted by GRSP
Related Documents
	GRSP/2018/4	UN R17: Proposal for the 09 series of amendments \| Superseded	change status?
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WP.29 \| Session 176 \| 12-16 Nov 2018		117. The representative of the United States of America presented proposals on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/141 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/142 under agenda items 4.8.15 and 4.7.16, to amend UN Regulations Nos. 16 and 17. The World Forum recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting.