GMW GMW15609 PDF

This specification shall encompass all head and body side impact energy absorbing countermeasures for interiors, including knee bolsters.

Material Description. The materials identified by this specification are metals, honeycomb or wire forms, plastic shapes, and plastic foams.

Categories of Energy Absorbing Countermeasures.

Type I Metal Countermeasures.

Tubes. Hollow wound metal foil wrapped with resinated kraft paper or other fibrous material.

Brackets. Stamped metal.

Type II Plastic Countermeasures.

Thermal formed shapes.

Injection-molded parts.

Type III Foam Countermeasures.

Polypropylenes.

Polyurethanes.

Polystyrenes

Symbols. Not applicable.

Applicability. These materials are used in headliners, pillars, knee bolsters, door panels, and any other interior area of the vehicle where FMVSS 201, FMVSS 208, and FMVSS 214 criteria need to be met.