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UN R126 — Luggage partitioning systems

Examine how aftermarket luggage partitions protect occupants.

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What does it cover?

UN R126 covers non-original equipment for M1 vehicles intended to protect occupants from luggage moving into the seating area during a frontal collision. A partitioning system is a component or device that adds protection beyond the seat backs. Approval concerns its strength, design and system characteristics.

Who is it for?

Luggage-partition manufacturers, aftermarket-accessory developers and testing teams.

Which subjects are addressed?

  • Protection against luggage movement
  • Non-original equipment
  • Partitioning-system definition
  • Strength and design

Common question

Are the seat backs themselves the subject of this page?

No. The regulation defines partitioning systems that supplement seat backs by protecting occupants from moving luggage. The non-original-equipment condition is also part of its scope.

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