Interpretation ID: aiam0329
Project Manager
Designing Division
Toyo Kogyo Co. Ltd. 6047 Fuchu-Machi
Aki-Gum
Hiroshima
Japan;
Dear Mr. Mitoya: This is in reply to your letter of April 6, 1971, requesting a interpretation of section S7 of Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection.; Your question concerns the requirement of S7.1.2 that the intersectio of the upper torso belt with the lap belt shall be at least 6 inches from the occupant's front vertical centerline. As we understand your question, you have asked whether this 6-inch distance must be achieved by using an inboard belt segment of fixed length, or whether a manual adjusting device may be used that will permit lengthening of the inboard belt segment when the seat is moved forward.; It is the intent of section S.1.2 to require an intersection point tha cannot be adjusted so that it is less than 6 inches from a 50th percentile male occupant's centerline. We are considering a possible amendment to the standard to clarify this intent.; Please advise us if further explanation is needed. Sincerely, Robert L. Carter, Acting Associate Administrator, Moto Vehicle Programs;