Hybrid III Dummy's Chest Upgrade Delayed to March 2025
Published Date: 2/14/2025
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The government is pushing back the start date for new rules about the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy until March 20, 2025. These rules fix problems with the dummy’s chest jacket and spine box to make crash tests more accurate. This delay gives manufacturers more time to get ready without extra costs or headaches.
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