Technical bulletins
17 Seatbelt and seatbelt anchorage standards for heavy motor vehicles
Vehicle inspection requirements manual references
This bulletin gives guidance to vehicle inspectors in applying the following requirements in the VIRM: Entry certification:
Application
This bulletin applies to heavy motor vehicles undergoing entry certification in New Zealand.
Inspection
Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages requires class NB and NC vehicles manufactured on or after 1 October 2003 to be fitted with seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages as follows:
Seating position | Type of seatbelt required | Type of anchorage required |
---|---|---|
Driver | A-ELR (Note 2) | 3 or 4 point anchorage |
Front outer | A-ELR (Note 2) | 3 or 4 point anchorage |
Front middle | Lap seatbelt | 2 point anchorage |
Rear outer | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Rear middle | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Seatbelts must meet one of the standards contained in Table 7-5-1 of the VIRM: Entry certification. Seatbelt anchorages must comply with one of the standards contained in Table 7-5-3 of the VIRM: Entry certification.
Note 1
For the purposes of 2.1(5)(d) of the Rule, manufactured means original manufacture by the source plant. It has nothing to do with any subsequent remanufacture/rebuild/modification/retrofit/vehicle class change. A vehicle originally manufactured before 1 October 2003 will never be required to comply with the requirements in Table 2.4 of the Rule.
Note 2
If a vehicle is fitted with an OE single-sensitive emergency locking retractor lap and diagonal seatbelt, it may remain fitted if it has a plate affixed to the vehicle (see Figure 17-1-1).
Figure 17-1-1. Example of a plate fitted to a vehicle that may retain a single-sensitive seatbelt
Standards compliance
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) has obtained the relevant information from its members so that entry certifiers will not need to request a statement of compliance for individual vehicles. Information regarding compliance with approved seatbelt and seatbelt anchorage standards for heavy motor vehicles distributed by the MIA and sold through its franchise dealer network has been supplied for the makes and models listed on the following page.
Make | Model | Seatbelt | Seatbelt Anchorage |
---|---|---|---|
Caterpillar | CT610, CT630 | ADR 4 | ADR 5 |
DAF | ECE R16 | ECE R14 | |
Ford | EEC77/541 | ECE R14 | |
Foton | ADR 4 | ADR 5 | |
Freightliner | Argosy, Columbia, Century Class, Coronado | FMVSS 209 or ADR 4 | FMVSS 210 or ADR 5 |
Fuso | Canter/Fighter , Shogun Euro 6 Rosa/ HD Enduro, MP | ADR 4 Japan Technical Standards ECE R16 | ADR 5 Japan Technical Standards ECE R14 |
Hino | ECE R16 | ADR 5 | |
Hyundai | HD Series | ECE R16 | ECE R14 |
International | FMVSS 209 | FMVSS 210 | |
Isuzu | N series F series FX series C & E Series | ADR 4 ECE R16 ECE R16 Japan Technical Standards Or ECE R16 | ADR 5 ECE R14 ECE R14 Japan Technical Standards Or ECE R14 |
Iveco | Stralis,Powerstar & ACCO Daily & Eurocargo Trakker | ADR 4 ECE R16 ECE R16 | ADR 5 ECE R14 ECE R14 |
Kenworth | ADR 4 | ADR 5 | |
Mack | Information contained on compliance plate fitted to the vehicle | ||
MAN | ECE R16 | ECE R14 | |
Mercedes-Benz | ECE R16 | ECE R14 | |
Mitsubishi Fuso | Canter/Fighter Rosa/Shogun | ADR 4 Japan Technical Standards | ADR 5 Japan Technical Standards |
Nissan Diesel | ADR 4 | ADR 5 | |
Renault | Information contained on compliance plate fitted to the vehicle | ||
RAM | 2500 Laramie, 3500 Laramie | ADR 04/05 | ADR 05/05 |
Scania | EEC e4*77/541 | EEC e4*76/115 | |
Sterling | LT9500, LT7500 | FMVSS 209 | FMVSS 210 |
UD Trucks | ADR 4/04 | ADR 5/05 | |
Volkswagen | ECE R16 | ECE R14 | |
Volvo | Information contained on compliance plate fitted to the vehicle | ||
Western Star | FMVSS 209 | ADR 5 |
- If an entry certifier is presented with a vehicle not covered above, and proof of compliance cannot be established by approved methods, they should contact the vehicle manufacturer directly.
- A heavy vehicle previously registered in the European Union or United Kingdom complies with the seatbelt anchorage standards for heavy vehicles if the vehicle is registered on or after 1 January 2009.
Page amended 28 April 2014 (see amendment details).
Page updated 2 November 2021 (see details)