NHTSA to Propose Upgraded Test for Side-Impact Protection

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
May 10, 2004

Media Advisory
Monday, May 10, 2004
Contact: Ellen Martin/Tim Hurd
Telephone: (202) 366-9550

On Wednesday, May 12, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will announce a proposal to improve side-impact crash protection for passenger cars and light trucks, a regulatory change with great potential to reduce death and injury.
WHO: NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey W. Runge, M.D.
WHAT: Announcement of proposal upgrade of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection," which includes a new crash test procedure and enhanced use of crash test dummies.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 2004, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE:

DOT Headquarters--Courtyard
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590

Assignment Editors: A vehicle that has been tested under the proposed new procedure will be on display at the press conference. B-roll of side impact testing will also be available.

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