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12.9 REMOVAL OF TEST INSTRUMENTATION AND EVENT DATA RECORDER
Immediately following the collection of the post-test crush measurements, the Contractor shall
remove all test-related instrumentation from the test vehicle and shall also remove the vehicle’s
Event Data Recorder (EDR) using the information supplied on Form 1 by the vehicle
manufacturer. The EDR shall be handled with care and labeled. It shall also be protected from
the elements and retained by the test contractor until requested by the COTR.
12.10 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
After removal of all test instrumentation and the vehicle’s EDR, the test vehicle should be
prepared for storage. Raise all windows on the test vehicle, if possible, close any hatches, if
applicable, and close and latch all doors to the extent permitted by the vehicle crush. Exposed
window openings should be covered with a covering that will protect the test vehicle from the
elements for a period of one year (example: self-adhesive polyethylene plastic film).
13. TEST DATA DISPOSITION
The Contractor shall provide a QuickLook Report, which includes Form No. 5 (see APPENDIX E)
and a copy of preliminary test data/computer-generated plots to the NHTSA representative within
two hours after the test. If there is no NHTSA representative at the test, the Contractor shall send
this preliminary information to the COTR via e-mail or fax within one (1) day of the test.
Additionally, the Contractor shall analyze the preliminary test results as directed by the COTR.
The test data tape shall be submitted within three (3) days of the test via e-mail.
13.1 TEST DATA LOSS
A. INVALID TEST DESCRIPTION
The Part 572 U and Part 572 V test dummies and the test vehicle are instrumented in
order to obtain data needed for the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The dummy
data from 61.90 km/h moving deformable barrier impact tests for evaluation against
FMVSS No. 214D injury criteria and the visual record of dummy kinematics are essential
to NCAP. An invalid NCAP test is one which does not conform precisely to all
requirements/specifications of the NCAP Laboratory Test Procedure and Statement of
Work applicable to the test.
B. INVALID TEST NOTIFICATION
The Contractor shall notify NHTSA of any test not meeting all requirements/specifications
of the Side Impact NCAP Laboratory Test Procedure and Statement of Work applicable
to the test by telephone within 24 hours of the test. Written notice must be sent to the
COTR within 48 hours of test completion.
C. RETEST NOTIFICATION
The Contracting Officer of NHTSA is the only NHTSA official authorized to notify the
Contractor that a retest is required. The retest shall be completed within 2 weeks after
receipt of notification by the Contracting Officer that a retest is required.
D. WAIVER OF RETEST
NHTSA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to waive the retest requirement. This
provision shall not constitute a basis for dispute over the NHTSA's waiving or not waiving
any requirement.