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ECE R-17
Seats, Their Anchorages and Head Restraints
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of seats, their anchorages and head restraints. Summary for orientation; the official text prevails.
Applies to
M, N, O
Topic
Occupant safety
Framework
UN ECE · EU
Velocert services
Series · Individual
Overview
This regulation sets requirements protecting vehicle occupants: restraint systems, seats, anchorages, interior fittings and related equipment.
Approval combines component-level tests, installation checks and documentation review for the vehicle type or the separate technical unit.
Scope
The regulation applies to the following vehicle categories:
M
Passenger vehicles
N
Goods vehicles
O
Trailers and semi-trailers
Key requirements
Component tests
Strength, energy absorption and durability tests as defined by the regulation.
Installation check
Positioning and anchorage of the system verified on the vehicle type.
Documentation
Drawings and specifications reviewed against the requirements.
Marking
Approval marking and labelling requirements confirmed.
Timeline
Adopted
Regulation in force under the UN ECE framework
Ongoing
Amendments and supplements published by WP.29
Project start
Applicable series confirmed during the scope call
Approval with Velocert
Velocert plans and witnesses the required tests and prepares the technical report for the approval authority.
This page is a summary for orientation only. Always refer to the official UNECE text and its amendments for legal requirements.