Examination Protocol for Vehicles Equipped with an Inflatable Restraint System

970959

02/24/1997

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This paper provides an accident investigation protocol for the examination of a vehicle having an inflatable restraint (air bag) system. The topics covered are beyond what is normally required for a routine vehicle examination. Included are points on administrative preparation, such as safety precautions, information research, logistics and equipment preparation, and photo documentation equipment. The examination protocol covers exterior damage, under hood inspection, and examination of the vehicle interior. Passenger compartment integrity, intrusion, occupant contact, evidentiary transfers, seating, seat belts, and components of the inflatable restraint system are addressed, along with component removal and recovery, for shipment to a laboratory.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/970959
Pages
14
Citation
Downs, R., Scheifflee, T., and Reed, R., "Examination Protocol for Vehicles Equipped with an Inflatable Restraint System," SAE Technical Paper 970959, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970959.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 24, 1997
Product Code
970959
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English