14 Feb 2025
🚗Delay of Hybrid III Test Dummy Regulation Effective Date to 2025
Anthropomorphic Test Devices, HIII 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy; Incorporation by Reference
Summary
This document delays until March 20, 2025, the effective date of the January 3, 2025, final rule that revised the chest jacket and spine box specifications for the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy (HIII-5F) to address issues with fit and availability of the jacket and a noise artifact from the spine box.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation's delay of the effective date for revised specifications of the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy necessitates compliance updates for automotive manufacturers, impacting testing and safety standards. This implies additional costs associated with adapting to the updated regulation timeline.