FMVSS 100 Series Testing

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) outline requirements for vehicles to be sold in the United States, which are enforced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). These regulations are aimed at preventing vehicle crashes or, failing that, reduce the severity of the crash thus enhancing safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. They outline specific requirements for the design, performance, and durability of motor vehicles. Some of the most foundational standards of all the FMVSS regulations are the FMVSS 100 series which define the crash avoidance features of the vehicle. This contrasts with the crashworthiness standards, pertaining to the FMVSS 200 series which are designed to reduce the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. NHTSA has designed these standards to pinpoint the most prominent historical examples of crash avoidance, which include lighting, mirrors, and other measures to enhance visibility; braking requirements; and measures related to tires. MGA has been involved for many years with providing testing services for many of the FMVSS 100 series.  MGA uses our deep expertise, our advanced testing equipment, and our relationship with the automotive industry to conduct testing on vehicles for automotive companies according to the FMVSS 100 series standards.

MGA Advantage:

• Extensive and specialized expertise with a deep understanding of the regulations of the FMVSS 100 series.
• MGA utilizes advanced testing facilities and the latest equipment which allows for precise and reliable evaluation of vehicle components and systems.
• Tailored testing solutions to address specific designs and to record many kinds of data
• Secure, confidential test sites with key card access and private conference rooms.

FMVSS 101 – Controls and Displays

This standard outlines the requirements for location, identification, color, and illumination of motor vehicle controls, telltales, and indicators. This standard encompasses factors such as readability, brightness levels, and clarity of information presented, all of which are helpful for maintaining driver attention and minimizing distractions on the road.  FMVSS 101 testing can be performed at our Wisconsin and Michigan locations and requires a full vehicle.

FMVSS 102 – Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect

The FMVSS 102 standard specifies the transmission shift position sequence in order to reduce the likelihood of shifting errors; a starter interlock to prevent starter engagement by the driver when the transmission is in any drive position; and for a braking effect of automatic transmissions to provide supplemental braking at speeds below 40kph (25mph). FMVSS 102 testing can be performed at our Wisconsin location and requires a full vehicle.

FMVSS 103 – Windshield Defog/Defrost and FMVSS 104 – Windshield Wiping/Washing

These standards outline the requirements for defrosting and defogging systems and the windshield wiping and washing systems. FMVSS 103/104 testing can be performed at our Michigan location and requires a full vehicle.

FMVSS 111 – Rear Visibility

This standard includes the whole suite of rear visibility devices and systems.  This includes the side mirrors, rearview mirror, and rear-view camera. FMVSS 111 testing can be conducted at our Wisconsin location and requires a full vehicle.

MGA can perform this testing for multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses

FMVSS 113 – Hood Latch System

FMVSS 113 is focused on the requirement for providing a hood latch system or systems. Front hoods that partially obstruct or fully block the driver’s view when opened must incorporate a dual latch system on them in case one of the latches fails, the other latch will keep the hood closed while the vehicle is in motion. FMVSS 113 testing can be performed at our Wisconsin and Michigan locations and requires a full vehicle with latch systems and hood.

FMVSS 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention

The FMVSS 114 standard outlines vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway. FMVSS 114 testing can be conducted at our Wisconsin locations and the full vehicle powertrain or full vehicle is required.

FMVSS 118 – Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems

The FMVSS 118 standard includes requirements for power operated windows, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of injury from their accidental operation. FMVSS 118 testing can be performed at our Wisconsin or Michigan locations.

For Section 5 of the FMVSS 118 standard MGA uses a model 10293 pinch force sensor for measuring window forces.  *Insert Picture Here*

FMVSS 124 – Accelerator Control Systems

FMVSS 124 forms the guideline for the return of a vehicle’s throttle to the idle position when the driver removes the actuating force from the accelerator control, or in the event of a severance or disconnection of the system. FMVSS 124 Testing can be conducted at our Wisconsin or Michigan locations.

For Section 5 of the FMVSS 124 standard MGA uses one of our many drive-in chambers to soak the vehicle and accelerator system at the required temperature for testing.