From a careful inspection of trucks, their possible compliance or non-compliance with the requirements of FMVSS 203 and 204 was determined. Where non-compliance was indicated, design studies were made to bring the trucks into compilance. The added weight of the new designs was estimated. Using established cost estimating procedures, the incremental costs of the new design features were estimated. The manufacturing, wholesale, dealer markup, and total consumer costs were estimated. The average service life of the light trucks was used to establish a lifetime fuel cost based on the effects of the weight increases. The industry's leadtime requirements were discussed. Based on 1978 production volumes, the average cost per truck of complying with FMVSS 203 and 204 would be $11.35 per truck.
Study of the Effects of Applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 203 and 204 to Light Trucks and Vans
1979
36 pages
Report
No indication
English
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