NHTSA Side & Rear Impact Barrier

This barrier is used in the US federal regulation side and rear impact tests and also by NHTSA in their SINCAP side impact tests.

Relevant Tests

Regulation

• FMVSS 214 Side Impact Protection
• FMVSS 301 Fuel System Integrity - Rear Impact Test

Consumer

• US-NCAP Side Impact Test (SINCAP)

Comments
When used in the FMVSS 301 rear impact the barrier is set 50mm lower.

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