FMVSS Testing and Compliance

ABOUT FMVSS COMPLIANCE

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) identify mandatory minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles and certain motor vehicle equipment in the United States. FMVSS have the goal of protecting the public by minimizing traffic crashes and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal government agency that issues and enforces FMVSS for motor vehicles and regulated motor vehicle parts that are manufactured domestically or imported to the United States.

The Vehicle Safety Act requires that motor vehicles and regulated motor vehicle equipment manufactured for sale in the United States be certified to comply with all applicable FMVSS. Type approval is not required for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment sold in the United States. Instead, a “self-certification” process is in place, which requires the manufacturer to certify the vehicle or equipment item as complying with the applicable FMVSS.

Benefits of FMVSS compliance:

Gaining access to one of the world’s largest automotive markets
Optimizing sales revenue potential
Eliminating the need for expensive product redesign
Reflecting positively on your company’s reputation

OUR FMVSS TESTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES:

TÜV SÜD is a worldwide leader in automotive homologation services. We have more than a century of automotive testing and certification experience, and our testing laboratories are ISO/IEC 17025-accredited. Our homologation experts can provide guidance so that you can comply with FMVSS as you manufacture motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment.

Our global teams can partner with you through the FMVSS testing, certification, and compliance process. Your FMVSS compliance will assure you access to the United States automotive market. Our homologation experts and strategic partners based in the United States, provide a comprehensive range of technical advisory, testing and homologation services to help you comply with constantly evolving regulations.

TÜV SÜD is able assist with many of the United States FMVSS standards, such as:

FMVSS crash avoidance – 100-series. This includes:

FMVSS 101 - Controls and Displays
FMVSS 102 - Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect
FMVSS 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems
FMVSS 104 - Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems
FMVSS 105 - Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems
FMVSS 106 - Brake Hoses
FMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment
FMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars
FMVSS 111 - Rearview Mirrors
FMVSS 113 - Hood Latch System
FMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention
FMVSS 116 - Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids
FMVSS 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems
FMVSS 119 - New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars
FMVSS 120 - Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars
FMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems
FMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems
FMVSS 125 - Warning Devices
FMVSS 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems
FMVSS 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices
FMVSS 135 - Light Vehicle Brake Systems
FMVSS 138 - Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
FMVSS 139 - New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles

FMVSS crashworthiness – 200-series. This includes:

FMVSS 201 - Occupant Protection in Interior Impact
FMVSS 202 - Head Restraints
FMVSS 203 - Impact Protection for the Driver from the Steering Control System
FMVSS 204 - Steering Control Rearward Displacement
FMVSS 205 - Glazing Materials
FMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components
FMVSS 207 - Seating Systems
FMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection
FMVSS 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies
FMVSS 210 - Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages
FMVSS 212 - Windshield Mounting
FMVSS 213 - Child Restraint Systems
FMVSS 214 - Side Impact Protection
FMVSS 216 - Roof Crush Resistance
FMVSS 217 - Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release
FMVSS 219 - Windshield Zone Intrusion
FMVSS 220 - School Bus Rollover Protection
FMVSS 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength
FMVSS 222 - School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection
FMVSS 223 - Rear Impact Guards
FMVSS 224 - Rear Impact Protection
FMVSS 225 - Child Restraint Anchorage Systems

FMVSS post-crash survivability – 300-series. This includes:

FMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity
FMVSS 302 - Flammability of Interior Materials
FMVSS 303 - Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
FMVSS 304 - Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity
FMVSS 305 - Electric-Powered Vehicles, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection
FMVSS 401 - Interior Trunk Release
FMVSS 403 - Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles
FMVSS 404 - Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles
FMVSS 500 - Low-Speed Vehicles

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