Proposal on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 129 to clarify that the opening force applied to the ISOFIX attachments of a complete seat or of a seat component under the test protocol is 50 ± 1 N.

Proposal on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 129 to clarify that the opening force applied to the ISOFIX attachments of a complete seat or of a seat component under the test protocol is 50 ± 1 N.

Pursuant to the approval of GRSP/2017/13 as amended in document GRSP-61-14-Rev.1 at the 61st GRSP session, this proposal clarifies the test protocol for positioning and securing the child restraint system on the vehicle.

Formal proposal for the “Phase 3” amendments (universal belted and specific-to-vehicle belted CRS) prepared by the CRS informal group.

CRS informal group proposal to correct wording and chapter references, clarify test procedures, and introduce new definitions.

CRS informal group proposal to correct wording and chapter references, clarify test procedures, and introduce new definitions.

CRS informal group proposal to correct wording and chapter references, clarify test procedures, and introduce new definitions.

Proposal to add provisions for the definition and requirements for lower tether strap and the definition and specifications of Lower Tether Anchorages (LTA).

Proposal to introduce objective criteria for evaluating whether a door remains latched following the pole impact test. Under UN R135, rear doors on the impacted side of the vehicle not directly struck by the pole may nonetheless be subjected to heavy loads and therefore need to be assessed. This proposal corresponds to a similar clarification already introduced into UN R95 on side impacts.

Introduces wording to clarify that the performance of protective helmets may be affected by using accessories not tested during the type approval procedure. Changes introduced by customers on helmets are not covered once the helmet has been type-approved.

Proposal to clarify assessment of the connection of the safety-belt reminder system in the case of removable seats.

Proposal to clarify the procedure and the characteristics of the measuring device used for the compliance test of the vehicle exhaust system.

Proposal for clarifications to the text (subsequent to documents WP.29/2022/70, WP.29/2022/129 and WP.29/2022/130), especially relating to the definitions of the cowl monitoring, the windscreen, and the jerk areas.

Proposal for clarifications to the text (subsequent to documents WP.29/2022/70, WP.29/2022/129 and WP.29/2022/130), especially relating to the definitions of the cowl monitoring, the windscreen, and the jerk areas.

Proposal to clarify the direction of impact in the mechanical integrity test.

Proposal to clarify:

1. how to assess safety-belt reminder connection, in the case of removable seats and
2. safety-belt reminder systems test procedure (first and second level warning), visual warning and requirements for safety-belt reminder of rear seat row(s).

Proposal to clarify the direction of impact in the mechanical integrity test.

Proposal to amend documents WP.29/2023/49 and WP.29/2023/50 (adopted by WP.29 in June 2023) to clarify the definition of the “third of windscreen”.

Proposal to introduce provisions for post-impact REESS fire hazard assessment, introduce additional definitions, and otherwise clarify and correct the text.

Proposal by Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission to revise requirements on thermal propagation and the approval of electric powered vehicles.

Proposal from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and the European Commission to introduce the term and definition of “common space”, provisions for ensuring the confidentiality of intellectual property, and to note exemptions for existing approvals with regard to the provision “to allow egress” in the approval Communication form.

Proposal to clarify the text and correct inconsistencies introduced in the 09 and 10 series of amendments, including with regard to assessment of energy dissipation on the head restraint, the test procedures for minimum width measurement, displacement and strength, gap measurement, backset measurement, seat back and its design angle, and the “10° Change in Actual Torso Angle”.

Proposal to correct inconsistencies pursuant to the introduction of provisions for trailers (Category O vehicles) into the regulation.

Proposal to correct inconsistencies pursuant to the introduction of provisions for trailers (Category O vehicles) into the regulation.

GRVA-1 agreed to reconsider based upon a formal document at GRVA-2 taking into account particularly concerns over the impact of the filtering change on tolerances and interpretation of results.

The text submitted by the expert from France proposes to introduce a representative testing protocol to cover reconditioning or replacement of linings in case of battery recharging

Proposal from France to delete provisions allowing a “cross check” of cybersecurity management certifications among approval authorities in favor of defined requirements for technical services.

Under the initial ALKS regulation and its reference to the new cyber security requlation, manufacturers are permitted to use an alternative software identification system instead of the proposed RxSWIN format. This proposal seeks to clarify the use of such alternative identifications in the approval process.

Comments on GRVA-11-03

Proposal to ensure that N₃ category four-axle chassis, regardless of bodywork in second stage production (e.g., concrete mixer), will be included within the scope of the vehicle stability provisions.

Proposal to permit the use of virtual testing as an alternative methodology to the physical tests. This approach requires the preliminary assessment of the methodology to be used.

Proposal to clarify that EMC covers ALKS in activated and deactivated state.

Inclusion of vehicles of Categories L, R, S and T into the scope if fitted with at least one electronic control unit.

Proposal to expand the scope of the Regulation to include all Category L and O vehicles if fitted with an electronic control unit.

Proposal to delineate the scope of UN R79 vis-à-vis the draft new UN Regulation on Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS).