COST EVALUATION OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 111, 112, 118, 124

For FMVSS 111, 1123, 118 and 124 a representative sample of vehicles was purchased for a year prior to implementation of the standard, the year of implementation and a year representing a contemporary vehicle of the same make. The consumer cost and weight change due to the implementation of the standard was estimated and weighted by sales volumes to develop industry average costs. Costs increased generally after the implementation of the standard. Costs have declined from this increased level for contemporary models. Weight has generally been reduced for contemporary models after an initial increase.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Mobility Systems and Equipment Company

    6151 West Century Boulevard, Suite 912
    Los Angeles, CA  United States  90045

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

    Office of Planning and Analysis, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Adams, G J
    • Carlson, L E
    • Hoffman, A G
    • Shideh, S
  • Publication Date: 1983-11

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
  • Pagination: 167 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00495877
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-806 774
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM