FMVSS 207 Test Standard for Seat Systems

MVSS 207 specifies requirements for seats, fixtures and assembly to minimize the possibility of failure as a result of forces acting on the seat in a vehicle impact. Trucks and buses apply to standard passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger cars (MPVs).

Each passenger seat other than the side facing seat or the passenger seat on the bus shall withstand the following forces.

20 times the weight of the seat applied in the forward longitudinal direction in any adjustable position

20 times the weight of the seat applied longitudinally backwards in any position where it can be adjusted

For the seat belt assembly, the force specified in paragraph (A) above if it is a forward-facing seat and in paragraph (B) if it is a rear-facing seat, in all cases, is applied simultaneously with the seat. S10 are the forces exerted on the seat by the seat belt assembly when loaded in accordance with S4.2.

For forward-facing seats, a force applied longitudinally to the upper crossmember or upper seatback of the seatback, producing a torque of 3.300 in-lbs around the seat reference point for each designated seating position provided by the seat in its rearmost position, direction for forward-facing seats and for rear-facing seats in the forward longitudinal direction

The seats must remain in their adjusted position during the application of each force. Folding seats must be equipped with a self-locking device for securing the seat or backrest. If there are DSPs behind the seat that require activating the safety gear to exit the vehicle, they should be easily accessible.

The Contractor shall provide appropriate security measures to protect OVSC test instruments from unauthorized personnel throughout the entire conformity testing program. The contractor is financially responsible for any acts of theft and vandalism that occur during the storage of test vehicles. Security issues that arise can be contacted by phone with the Industrial Property Manager (IPC), Contracts Office and
Delivery is within two business days of the event. A letter with specific details of the security issue will be sent to IPM (with a copy to COTR) within 48 hours. The contractor must protect and separate data that develops from conformity tests before and after each vehicle test. No information regarding the vehicle safety compliance testing program will be provided to anyone outside of COTR or COTR, ​​unless specifically authorized by COTR or the COTR's Chief.

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