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UN R137 — Restraint systems in a frontal collision
Review frontal-impact performance through the vehicle’s restraint systems.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R137 governs vehicle approval in respect of restraint-system performance in a frontal collision. This version covers M1 vehicles and N1 vehicles whose maximum permissible mass does not exceed 3,500 kg. The definition of a protective system includes interior fittings and devices intended to restrain occupants, so assessment concerns the vehicle system rather than a single component.
Who is it for?
Vehicle manufacturers’ passive-safety, seat-belt and crash-testing teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Frontal collision
- Protective-system definition
- M1/N1 scope
- Vehicle-level approval
Common question
What does the protective system include?
It includes interior equipment and devices intended to restrain occupants and help meet the relevant requirements. Read the full provision to determine the scope for a particular product.
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