
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The research data, analysis, conclusion, opinions, and other contents of this document are solely the product of the authors. Neither the SAE International (SAE) nor the United
States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) certifies the compliance of any products with the requirements of nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the
contents of this document nor to its applicability for purpose. It is the sole responsibility of the user of this document to determine whether or not it is applicable for their purposes.
Copyright © 2025 USCAR Printed in U.S.A.
All rights reserved.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT: (248) 273-2470 FAX (248) 273-2494
TO PLACE A DOCUMENT ORDER: (724) 776-4970 FAX (724) 776-0790
USCAR FRONTAL AIRBAG PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Changes to this Document ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 4
3. REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 General Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2 Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Production Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.4 Reliability ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.5 Heavy Metal Compounds Reporting and Recyclability/Sustainability Requirements ................................... 5
3.1.6 Shipping Classification .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.7 Dynamic Airbag Module Performance .......................................................................................................... 5
3.1.8 Testing and Reporting ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Deployment Setup Requirements ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1 Deployment Conditioning .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 Deployment Fixture ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.3 Deployment Video ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.4 Data Acquisition ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.5 Deployment Pulse and Time ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Measurement Tolerances ............................................................................................................................. 8
4. VALIDATION ................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Design Verification (DV)/Production Validation (PV) Report Format ............................................................ 9
4.2 Deviations from Test Procedure ................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 DV Process ................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 DV Program Sequence ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3.2 DV Test Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.4 PV Process ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4.1 PV Program Sequence ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.2 PV Test Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 10
5. TEST REQUIREMENTS AND SEQUENCE ............................................................................................... 10
5.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 10
5.1.1 Test Equipment ........................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 General Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 Weight Inspection Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.2 Electrical Check Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.3 Visual Inspection Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.4 Group A: Baseline Deployments and Wire Pull .......................................................................................... 11
5.2.5 Group B: Heat Age – Low Humidity Conditioning and Deployment ........................................................... 12