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GMW14617

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GMW14617 3rd Edition, January 1, 2018 Seat Belts, Equipment and Adjustment

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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.

To determine whether a vehicle's seat belt system meets the functional operation and design requirements of:

• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (FMVSS 208)

• Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (CMVSS 208)

Applicability.

Passenger cars, trucks, buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with seat belt systems manufactured on or after September 1, 1991. Primarily applicable to vehicles having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4545 kg (10 000 lb) or less. Some sections may pertain to vehicles having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) more than 4545 kg (10 000 lb). Although CMVSS 208 and FMVSS 208 requirements may apply, this specification was not written to evaluate the following (see FMVSS 208 for definitions):

• Forward Control Vehicles

• Open-Body Type Vehicles

• Vehicles Outfitted for Handicap Use

Remarks.

If vehicle is equipped with air bags, see GMW14614 for equipment evaluation. Other related CMVSS 208 and FMVSS 208 requirements are found in GMW14614.