Description / Abstract: Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. The purpose of this procedure is to accurately measure the static tilt angle, the sensitivity to webbing acceleration, and sensitivity characteristics of a retractor to acceleration, in the fore, aft and lateral directions. To determine the minimum angle of retractor rotation and the level of accelerations required to lock-up a Vehicle Sensitive Retractor (VSR)/Webbing Sensitive Retractor.

Applicability. To all emergency locking seat belt retractors.

Remarks. Not applicable.