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Description / Abstract:
Introduction
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the
English and domestic language, the English language shall take
precedence.
Purpose. To determine the susceptibility of a
safety belt assembly being damaged from potential assembly plant
abuse.
Applicability. To all safety belt
assemblies.
Remarks. During the manufacturing, shipping and
installation of the belt assembly into the vehicle there is a
potential to drop the belt assembly. This procedure subjects the
belt assembly to an impact that a belt may receive and yet still be
installed into the vehicle. The major concern is that the impact
may cause internal damage to the belt assembly that is not readily
apparent. For this reason the retractor must be checked for locking
characteristics after being drop tested. The buckle and adjustable
guide loop mechanism must meet all functional requirements after
being drop tested.