Transport i bezpieczeństwo · 13.08.1999

Consumer Information Regulations; Seat Belt Positioners

This document proposes to amend our consumer information regulations to require seat belt positioners to be labeled as not suitable for children of a certain age, e.g., under 6 years old, or a certain height. Seat belt positioners alter the positioning of vehicle lap and shoulder belts on children. We found in tests of some of the devices that they inadequately restrained a 3-year-old child dummy and reduced the performance of vehicle belts restraining a 6-year-old child dummy. We are also requesting information on the alternative of establishing a minimum performance standard for seat belt positioners. We have issued this document in response to a petition for rulemaking from the American Academy of Pediatrics.