FMVSS 126 Test Method for Electronic Stability Control Systems

FMVSS 126 specifies performance and equipment requirements for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Systems installed in motor vehicles. The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries resulting from collisions where the driver loses control of the vehicle's direction. It applies to passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger cars, trucks and buses with a gross vehicle weight of 4.536 kilograms or less, according to the schedule shown below.

Vehicles to which this standard applies must be equipped with an ESC system that is operable at all stages of driving, including acceleration, coasting and deceleration, with a control algorithm capable of applying brake torques to all four wheels and using this feature, when the driver disables the ESC, the vehicle wait when the vehicle speed is below 20 km/h, the vehicle is being driven in reverse or during system start-up, and remains activated even if the anti-lock braking system or traction control system is engaged. Active. Vehicles to which this standard applies must meet certain lateral stability and responsiveness performance requirements.

Security measures to protect OVSC test tools and Government Equipment (GFP) from unauthorized personnel throughout the entire compliance testing program. The contractor is financially responsible for any acts of theft and vandalism that occur during the storage of test vehicles and GFP. Emerging security problems will be reported to Industry by phone. Property Manager (IPM), Office of Procurement Management, within two business days of the event. A letter (one copy to COTR) containing specific details of the security issue will be sent to IPM within 48 hours.

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