Summary: [170 Pages Report] Automotive Whiplash Protection System Market research report categorizes the global market by System Type (Reactive
Head Restraints, Pendulum System, Spring Activated, Pyrotechnic
Head Restraint, Pro-Active
Head Restraints), By Sales Channel (OEM, Aftermarket), By Vehicle Type (Compact Passenger Cars, Mid-sized Passenger Cars, Premium Passenger Cars, Luxury Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles), & By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Japan, APEJ, MEA)
The automaker is recalling the vehicles because the latching pins for the centre rear-seat
head restraint may be missing, which could lead to detachment and injury in the event of a crash.
To earn the 2018 Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must have good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and
head restraint tests, plus available front crash prevention that earns an advanced or superior rating and available acceptable or good-rated headlights.
The low-cost, low-mass
head restraint on the 2018 Ford F-150 pickup is made from Hylon N1000STHL nylon 66 from Belgium's Ravago Manufacturing (U.S.
Winners of the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award must earn Good ratings for occupant protection in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and
head restraint tests, no less than acceptable in the small overlap test, and at least a basic rating for front crash prevention.
David Stephens, 55, was trying to put it into a
head restraint for a TB test.
It can be fitted with a
head restraint measurement device (HRMD), which allows the measurement of the head in relation to the
head restraint.
Make sure your
head restraint is set at the right height for you.
(16) In order to make informed decisions to optimize vehicle occupant safety, it is imperative that fleet managers be knowledgeable of key vehicle safety features, including the effectiveness of
head restraints in whiplash injury prevention, and knowledge of appropriate
head restraint positioning.
Also accessory power socket (12V), tilt-adjustable steering column, tyre mobility kit, manual front windows, ISOFIX, smokers pack, rear centre
head restraint and automatic start/stop technology.
Improper positioning of your seat and
head restraint are scientifically proven to have an impact in the event of an accident and can cause anything from whiplash to airbags exploding too close to your chest or face, causing serious injuries.
head restraint - a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash