Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408:body:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408
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Character Range: 28660–31438

struck by a body block released against this control at a relative speed of 24.1 km/h (15 mph), the force applied to the body block by the steering control shall not exceed 1,111 daN.

       5.2.1.  If the steering control is fitted with a steering wheel airbag, specifications of paragraph 5.2. above are deemed to be met if the vehicle equipped with such a steering system complies with the specifications of paragraphs 5.2.1.4. and 5.2.1.5. of Regulation No. 94, 01 series of amendments.

       5.3. When the steering control is struck by an impactor released against this control at a relative speed of 24.1 km/h, in accordance with the procedures of annex 5, the deceleration of the impactor shall not exceed 80 g cumulative for more than 3 milliseconds.  The deceleration shall always be lower than 120 g with C.F.C. 600 Hz.

       5.4. The steering control shall be designed, constructed and fitted in such a way that:

       5.4.1. Before the impact test prescribed in paragraphs 5.2. and 5.3. above no part of the steering control surface, directed towards the driver, which can be contacted by a sphere of 165 mm in diameter shall present any roughness or sharp edges with a radius of curvature of less than 2.5 mm.

       5.4.1.1. After any impact test prescribed in paragraphs 5.2. and 5.3. the part of the steering control surface directed towards the driver shall not present any sharp or rough edges likely to increase the danger or severity of injuries to the driver.  Small surface cracks and fissures shall be disregarded.

       5.4.1.1.1. In the case of a projection consisting of a component made of non‑rigid material of less than 50 Shore A hardness mounted on rigid support, the requirement of paragraph 5.4.1.1. shall only apply to the rigid support.

       5.4.2. The steering control shall be so designed, constructed and fitted as not to embody components or accessories, including the horn control and assembly accessories, capable of catching in the driver's clothing or jewellery in normal driving movements.

       5.4.3. In the case of steering controls not intended to form part of the original equipment they shall be required to meet the specification when tested in accordance with annex 4, paragraph 2.1.3. and annex 5, paragraph 2.3.

       5.4.4. In the case of "general steering controls", the requirements shall be met over:

       5.4.4.1. the full range of column angles, it being understood that the tests shall be performed at least for the maximum and minimum column angles for the range of approved vehicle types for which the controls are intended;

       5.4.4.2. the full range of possible impactor and body block positions in relation to the steering control, it being understood that the test shall be performed at