Request Letter

Mr. Scott Schmidt
Senior Director, Safety
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
1050 K Street, NW
Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Mr. Schmidt:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently planning two key
consumer information activities for model year (MY) 2021. The first is the selection of MY
2021 and early introduction MY 2022 vehicles to be tested in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment
Program (NCAP). The second is the preparation of the brochure, “Purchasing with Safety in
Mind: What to Look For When Buying a Vehicle.”
As we have for many years through NCAP, we seek your help in providing consumers with
valuable safety information about new vehicles. Much of this vehicle information will be
published on NHTSA’s website. The requested information will also be used by the agency to
notify you of vehicles that are determined to be carryover vehicles and therefore must have
previously established safety ratings posted on their Monroney labels as required by Section 302
of 49 CFR Part 575, “Consumer information.” In addition to this letter, you will receive an
email containing a customized Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to provide us with the requested
information. Please provide vehicle information for your MY 2021 and early introduction MY
2022 vehicles that have gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less.
To alleviate test burden and to cover a broad spectrum of vehicles, we have developed the
vehicle testing and rating practice outlined in Attachment A. Our experience indicates that in the
vast majority of cases, our frontal, side, and rollover ratings apply to all trim lines of a given
vehicle model. However, if you believe you have vehicles that do not reflect the practices
outlined in Attachment A or the performance of certain trim lines of a particular model differ
from the performance of the vehicle’s other trim lines, we ask that you list each trim line that you
believe is different on a separate row of the Excel spreadsheet provided. Supporting data should
also be furnished. We will use this information to make an engineering judgment, before a
vehicle is selected, tested, and rated, as to the trim lines and body styles to which NCAP ratings
will apply. We consider hybrids and electric vehicles to be separate models. Thus, they should
be listed separately on the spreadsheet.
We are again asking you to indicate whether or not your vehicles are equipped with certain
advanced driver assistance (ADAS) technologies, specifically Forward Collision Warning
(FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Crash Imminent Braking (CIB), and Dynamic Brake
Support (DBS), that conform to NCAP’s crash avoidance test procedures. Any vehicle that
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offers one or more of the four technologies above and meets the performance criteria in the
relevant NCAP test procedure, as indicated by supporting data provided in the Excel spreadsheet
you return to us, will be recommended on www.nhtsa.gov. Information such as whether or not
the vehicle is equipped with the technology (or technologies) as standard or optional equipment
will also be indicated on the website. This approach ensures that consumers will know the
specific makes and models that offer the technology (or technologies) and meet NCAP’s
performance criteria. The information you provide about advanced safety technologies available
on your vehicles will play an important role in raising consumer awareness of this critical,
emerging area of vehicle safety.
Unlike the approach NCAP takes with frontal, side, and rollover ratings, NCAP does not assume
that a technology available on one vehicle is necessarily available on a twin of that vehicle or, for
that matter, on all trim lines of the same make and model. Therefore, in situations where (1)
only certain trim lines or twins are equipped with a technology offered on a given make and
model or (2) the technologies or sensor systems offered on certain trim lines and/or twins differ
from one another, we ask that you clarify in your submission.
A listing of the vehicles selected for MY 2021 NCAP tests will be sent to manufacturers of the
selected vehicles. A preliminary copy of the following: “MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information –
NCAP Frontal, Side Barrier, and Side Pole Tests” and “MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information –
305 for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles” for NCAP crashworthiness testing as well as “MY2021
Vehicle Setup Information” for FCW, LDW, CIB, and DBS tests are included with this letter.
These documents are critical as they are used during test setup. Thus, we ask that you only
provide supplementary information for clarification purposes. We also request this information
to be provided at least three weeks prior to test day for any vehicle(s) selected. Please note
that the documents may be updated during the test year if the need arises.

THE EXCEL SPREADSHEET
The material below describes the information that is requested in the Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet and provides information on how to fill out the spreadsheet.
The columns in the “Information Sheet CW” and “Information Sheet CA” worksheet tabs are
labeled using the following format – Q8.1, Q8.2, etc. When multiple columns have the same
starting characters, this indicates that information requested in those columns relates to the same
general subject, which is noted in the second row of the spreadsheet in an area that spans all of
the columns relating to that subject. Each column is in turn numbered with an extension, which
is the identifier for the particular information requested in the column involved. In a very small
number of cases, there is only one column dealing with a subject, in which case the subject and
particular information being requested are both described using the same or very similar
language.
Much of the information requested in the Excel spreadsheet is relatively self-explanatory. Basic
instructions for each of the cells in a particular column are nonetheless provided below. Detailed
explanations are provided in cases where it is warranted. Many of the cells in the Excel
spreadsheet have drop down menus containing the options for filling in the cells involved. In the
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listing of spreadsheet columns below, the phrase “Drop Down Menu choices” is used to indicate
those columns in which a drop down menu should be used to fill in cells in the column. Unless
the list of options in the drop down menu is very long, the options contained in said menu will
also be indicated. To fill in these cells, please select only from the options available in the drop
down menus. When cells do not have a drop down menu, the information should be entered into
the cell as free text. Please provide additional explanation in the column reserved for comments
(if such a column is provided).

INFORMATION SHEET CW (1st Tab)
A. Vehicle Information
Q1 to Q2 – Basic Vehicle Identifying Information
• Q1.1 – MANUFACTURER – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
• Q1.2 – MAKE – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
• Q1.3 – MODEL – Enter the name of a vehicle model.
• Q2 – BODY STYLE – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
Q3 – Electric Vehicle Information (if electric vehicle)
• Q3.1 – TYPE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE – Drop Down Menu: PHEV, MHEV, HEV, BEV.
o (PHEV = plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, MHEV = mild hybrid electric vehicle,
HEV = hybrid electric vehicle, BEV = battery electric vehicle).
o If a vehicle has a 48 V MHEV electric system that is subject to FMVSS No. 305
requirements, please choose “MHEV.” Otherwise, no selection is necessary.
• Q3.2 – OPERATING VOLTAGE SYSTEM (IN VOLTS) – Enter the vehicle’s operating voltage.
• Q3.3 – BATTERY TYPE USED – Drop Down Menu: Li-Ion, NiMH, Other.
o (Li-Ion = Lithium-Ion, NiMH = Nickel Metal Hydride).
Q4 to Q5 – Type & Uni-body or Frame
• Q4 – VEHICLE TYPE CERTIFIED – Drop Down Menu: PC, MPV, Truck.
• Q5 – IS THE VEHICLE UNI-BODY OR FRAME-BASED? – Drop Down Menu: Uni-Body,
Frame-Based.
Q6 – Performance of Corporate Twins in NCAP Tests
• Q6.1 to Q6.4 – Enter the make(s) and model(s) of vehicle(s) that are corporate twins of
the vehicle identified at the beginning of the row and would perform the same in each of
the NCAP test areas indicated (frontal, side MDB, side pole, and rollover [SSF and
dynamic rollover]). Corporate twins are models that are sold under different names by
the same or another manufacturer but are identical in performance with respect to one or
more of NCAP frontal, side MDB, side pole, and/or rollover attributes.
• Q6.5 – CORPORATE TWIN COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to any of the
information presented in Q6.1 to Q6.4.
Q7 – Seating Position Information
• Q7.1 – NUMBER OF SEATING POSITIONS – Enter the number of designated seating
positions in the vehicle.
• Q7.2 – SEATING POSITIONS – Enter seating position numbers.
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Please use the following seating position designations:
o Front row: 1 – left outboard, 2 – center, 3 – right outboard;
o Second row: 4 – left outboard, 5 – center, 6 – right outboard;
o Third row: 7 – left outboard, 8 – center, 9 – right outboard.
o Larger passenger vans may require use of numbers 10 through 15 for additional
seating positions.
Q7.3 – SEATING POSITIONS COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to seating
positions.

Q8 – Drive Type/Wheelbase
• Q8.1 – WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE DRIVE SYSTEM TYPES? – Insert Comma Separated
Text: FWD, RWD, 2WD, 4WD, AWD (you may choose more than one drive system type
if the make and model offers more than one option).
• Q8.2 – WHAT ARE THE AVAILABLE WHEELBASE OPTIONS? – Enter wheelbase options.
Q9 to Q10 – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Q 9 – MINIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (LBS) – Enter number for minimum
GVWR.
• Q10 – MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (LBS) – Enter number for maximum
GVWR.
Q11 – Body Styles with Different NCAP Safety Ratings
• Q11.1 to Q11.4 – Enter the body styles of any make and model whose safety
performance would differ from the basic make and model in the NCAP test areas
indicated (Frontal NCAP, Side MDB NCAP, Side Pole NCAP, and Rollover NCAP) if
there are any such cases. Please also refer to the guidelines in Attachment A.
Q12 to Q13 – Availability/Sales
• Q12 – AVAILABILITY DATE AT DEALERS – Enter date the make and model is projected to
be available for sale at dealerships.
• Q13 – PROJECTED SALES VOLUME – Enter number of units for this make and model your
company anticipates selling in the 2021 model year.
Q14 – NCAP Results that Carry Over
• Q14.1, Q14.3, Q14.5, and Q14.7 – Enter the model year of the vehicle that was last tested
and rated by NCAP and whose rating carries over to the current model year vehicle.
• Q14.2, Q14.4, Q14.6, and Q14.8 – If the make and model has been tested and rated but
the rating does not carry over to the current model year, briefly describe the difference(s)
in the current make and model as compared to the previously rated version of the make
and model and state specific reasons for the difference(s).
B. Crashworthiness Information
Q15 – Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorages
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Q15.1 – ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGES – Drop Down Menu:
Standard, Optional, None.
Q15.2 – ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGES SEATING POSITIONS – Enter
seating position numbers that apply (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers).

Q16 – Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Q16.1 – SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q16.2 – SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS SEATING POSITIONS – Enter numbers to indicate
seating positions that apply (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers).
• Q16.3 – SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS TYPE – Insert Comma Separated Text: Buckle,
Anchor, Retractor.
• Q16.4 – SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS – NUMBER OF LEVELS – Enter number of levels that
apply.
• Q16.5 – ARE THEY ACTIVATED IN SIDE MDB, SIDE POLE, AND/OR ROLLOVER CRASHES? –
Drop Down Menu: Yes, No, N/A (not applicable).
• Q16.6 – SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to seat belt
pretensioners.
Q17 – Seat Belt Load Limiter/ Energy Management System (EMS)
• Q17.1 – SEAT BELT LOAD LIMITERS OR OTHER EMS – Drop Down Menu: Standard,
Optional, None.
• Q17.2 – SEAT BELT LOAD LIMITER OR OTHER EMS SEATING POSITIONS – Enter numbers to
indicate seating positions that apply (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for
numbers).
• Q17.3 – SEAT BELT LOAD LIMITERS OR OTHER EMS TYPE – Indicate the type of load
limiters or EMS that applies.
• Q17.4 – SEAT BELT LOAD LIMITERS OR OTHER EMS – NUMBER OF LEVELS – Enter number
of levels that apply.
• Q17.5 – SEAT BELT LOAD LIMITER OR OTHER EMS COMMENTS – Enter any comments
relating to seat belt load limiters or EMS.
Q18 – Seat Belt Reminders (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear)
• Q18.1 – SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR SEATING POSITIONS – Enter numbers to indicate
seating positions that have seat belt reminders (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for
numbers).
• Q18.2 – DRIVER SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR THAT GOES BEYOND WHAT IS REQUIRED
BY FMVSS NO. 208 – Drop Down Menu: Yes, No, N/A.
• Q18.3, Q18.5, and Q18.8 – For the driver, front passenger, and rear seat, respectively,
indicate whether the seat belt reminder indicator is visual, audible, or both – Drop Down
Menu: Visual, Audible, Both.
• Q18.4, Q18.6, and Q18.9 – For the driver, front passenger, and rear seat, respectively,
enter number(s) to indicate number of seconds/minutes each indicator (visual, audible, or
both) remains active. If unlimited, enter “Unlimited.”
• Q18.7 – FRONT PASSENGER BELT – INDICATE IF THE VISUAL REMINDER IS SEPARATE FROM
THAT USED FOR THE DRIVER – Enter response.
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Q18.10 – REAR SEAT BELT – INDICATE WHETHER OCCUPANT DETECTION IS USED – Does
the rear seat belt reminder system use any occupant sensing technology to determine
whether or not there is an occupant or occupants in the rear seat? Enter “Yes” or “No”
and any clarifying information.

Q19 – LATCH
• Q19 – FULL LOWER ANCHOR AND TOP TETHER REAR SEATING POSITIONS – Enter
numbers to indicate seating positions where there are complete sets of lower anchors and
top tether anchors (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers.)
Q20 – Side Air Bags (Head, Torso, Pelvis)
• Q20.1, 7, 13 – For each side air bag type (head, torso, pelvis) – Drop Down Menu:
Standard, Optional, None.
• Q20.2, 8, 14 – Each column has a drop down menu specific to the type of protection the
side air bag is intended to provide (head, torso, pelvis). See separately listed items
immediately below.
o Q20.2 – HEAD PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAG TYPE – Drop Down Menu: Curtain,
Head/Torso, Head, Tube, None, Other (Head).
o Q20.8 – TORSO PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAG TYPE – Drop Down Menu: Torso,
Torso/Pelvis, None, Other (Torso).
o Q20.14 – PELVIS PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAG TYPE – Drop Down Menu: Pelvis,
Torso/Pelvis, None, Other (Pelvis).
• Q20.3, 9, 15 – If the side air bag (head, torso, pelvis) is optional, enter the number that
represents the percentage of the make and model you expect will be sold with the
particular air bag type (head, torso, pelvis).
• Q20.4, 10, 16 – Enter numbers to indicate seating positions where each side air bag
(head, torso, pelvis) is installed. (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers.)
• Q20.5, 11, 17 – Indicate the side air bag mount location for each side air bag type (head,
torso, pelvis) – Drop Down Menu: Door, Roof, Seat, Sill, N/A (not applicable), See
Comment.
• Q20.6, 12, 18 – Enter any comments relating to any side air bag. Please be sure to
comment for any side air bag type you answered “See Comment” in columns Q20.5, 11,
or 17.
Q21 – Curtain Air Bag Performance
• Q21.1 – IF VEHICLE HAS CURTAIN AIR BAGS, ARE THEY DEPLOYABLE IN A ROLLOVER? –
Drop Down Menu: Yes, No, N/A (not applicable).
• Q21.2 – WHAT IS THE DURATION OF AIR BAG INFLATION? – Indicate the length of time
curtain air bag remains inflated.
Q22 – Side Air Bag Out-of-Position (SAB OOP)
• Q22 – SIDE AIR BAGS MEET OOP TWG CRITERIA? – Specify whether side air bags meet
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of-Position Injury Technical Working Group (OOP TWG). 1 Please provide supporting
test data in the OOP TWG tab of the Excel spreadsheet. NHTSA will conduct tests to
randomly check data submitted. Side air bags with supporting data will be noted on
NHTSA’s website as meeting the OOP TWG criteria. If side air bags meet the criteria
and confidentiality is desired, please provide documentation to the Office of Chief
Counsel; otherwise, the data can be submitted with your response. Drop Down Menu:
Yes, No, N/A (not applicable). Enter “No” if a vehicle (or twin) was previously tested by
NCAP, found not to meet the performance criteria, and the vehicle remains unchanged.
Q23 – Inflatable Knee Bolsters
• Q23.1 – INFLATABLE KNEE BOLSTERS – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q23.2 – INDICATE SEATING POSITION(S) – Enter number(s) to indicate seating position(s)
equipped with inflatable knee bolsters. (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for
numbers.) If the make and model does not have knee bolsters, enter “N/A” (not
applicable).
• Q23.3 – INDICATE INSTALLATION RATE IF OPTIONAL – If knee bolsters are optional,
indicate the percentage of the make and model you predict will be sold with knee
bolsters. If the make and model does not have knee bolsters, enter “N/A” (not
applicable).
Q24 – Other Air Bags
• Q24.1 – OTHER AIR BAG – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q24.2 – OTHER AIR BAG TYPE – Drop Down Menu: Seat Pan Air Bag, Inflatable Seat Belt
Air Bag, Front Center Air Bag, Rear Window Air Bag, Other Type.
• Q24.3 – INDICATE INSTALLATION RATE IF OPTIONAL – If the other air bag is optional, enter
the number that represents the percentage of the make and model you expect will be sold
with the air bag.
• Q24.4 – OTHER AIR BAG TYPE SEATING POSITIONS – Enter numbers to indicate seating
positions where each other air bag is installed. (See Q7 – Seating Position Information
for numbers.)
• Q24.5 – OTHER AIR BAG TYPE MOUNT LOCATION – Enter the mount location for the other
air bag(s).
• Q24.6 – OTHER AIR BAG TYPE COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to the other air
bag type(s).
Q25 – Head Restraints
• Q25.1 – HEAD RESTRAINTS, INDICATE SEATING POSITIONS? – If the vehicle comes
equipped with head restraints, enter numbers to indicate seating positions where they are
located. (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers.) If not, enter “N/A” (not
applicable).

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Q25.2 – DYNAMIC HEAD RESTRAINTS, INDICATE SEATING POSITIONS? – When a vehicle is
struck from the rear, a dynamic/active head restraint moves into a position that reduces
the gap between the occupant’s head and the head restraint in an effort to mitigate
whiplash injury. If the vehicle comes equipped with dynamic head restraints, enter
numbers to indicate seating positions where they are located. (See Q7 – Seating Position
Information for numbers.) If not, enter “N/A” (not applicable).

C. Other Technologies
Q26 – Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) or Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
• Q26.1 – AUTOMATIC CRASH NOTIFICATION (ACN) OR ADVANCED AUTOMATIC CRASH
NOTIFICATION (AACN) – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q26.2 – IF ACN/AACN IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE – Enter
number that represents the percentage of the make and model you predict will be sold
with ACN or AACN.
• Q26.3 – AUTOMATIC CRASH NOTIFICATION TRIGGER – Enter what causes ACN or AACN
to activate.
• Q26.4 – FOR AACN, WHAT TYPE OF DATA IS TRANSMITTED? – Enter your response.
• Q26.5 – IS A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE REQUIRED? AT WHAT TIME DOES IT EXPIRE? – Enter
responses to questions.
• Q26.6 – DOES THE SYSTEM RELY ON A MOBILE PHONE? – Drop Down Menu: Yes, No, N/A.
• Q26.7 – ACN/AACN COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to either ACN or
AACN.
Q27 – Event Data Recorder (EDR)
• Q27.1 – EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q27.2 – IF EDR IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE – Enter number
that represents the percentage of the make and model you predict will be sold with EDR.
• Q27.3 – EDR TRIGGER – Enter what causes EDR to activate.
• Q27.4 – HOW MANY SECONDS OF PRECRASH DATA DOES THE EDR RECORD? – Enter
number.
• Q27.5 – EVENT DATA RECORDER COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to EDR.
Q28 – Combined Lateral and Longitudinal Control
• Q28.1 – DOES THE VEHICLE HAVE A SYSTEM CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED, SIMULTANEOUS
CONTROL OVER THE LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL VEHICLE MOTION CONTROL SUBTASKS IN

CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES?

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If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with this system, then the feature is optional. The feature should still be
considered optional even if one or more of the make and model’s trim lines have this
system on all vehicles in the trim line. Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, or No.
Q28.2 – PENETRATION RATE – If this system is optional, indicate estimated penetration
rate.
Q28.3 – TECHNOLOGY NAME – Indicate the name this system is publicly referred to
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Q28.4 – MINIMUM SPEED – Enter the minimum effective operating speed of this system
(MPH). If this system functions at both lower speeds (e.g., stop and go traffic) and
higher speeds (e.g., highway driving), please indicate the minimum functional speed for
both functions.
Q28.5 – MAXIMUM SPEED – Enter the maximum effective operating speed of this system
(MPH). If this system functions at both lower speeds (e.g., stop and go traffic) and
higher speeds (e.g., highway driving), please indicate the maximum functional speed for
both functions.

INFORMATION SHEET CA (2nd Tab)
A. Vehicle Information
This is the same information as is requested in the same columns of the “Information Sheet
CW.” Instructions for these cells are repeated here for your convenience.
Q1 to Q2 – Basic Vehicle Identifying Information
• Q1.1 – MANUFACTURER – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
• Q1.2 – MAKE – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
• Q1.3 – MODEL – Enter name of vehicle model.
• Q2 – BODY STYLE – Drop Down Menu: multiple options to choose from.
Q12 to Q13 – Availability/Sales
• Q12 – AVAILABILITY DATE AT DEALERS – Enter date the make and model is projected to
be available for sale at dealerships.
• Q13 – PROJECTED SALES VOLUME – Enter the number of units of this make and model
vehicle your company anticipates selling in the 2021 model year.
D. Crash Avoidance Systems
The first four technologies in this section – Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure
Warning (LDW), Crash Imminent Braking (CIB), and Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) – are
recommended to consumers on the NHTSA website, www.nhtsa.gov, if the version(s) of these
technologies on a specific make and model meet the performance criteria outlined in the
respective NCAP test procedure for the technology. The test procedures for these technologies
can be found at the following links:
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FCW - https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2006-26555-0134.
LDW - https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2006-26555-0135.
CIB - https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2015-0006-0025.
DBS - https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=NHTSA-2015-0006-0026.

Technology recommendations appear in the specific listings for vehicles that contain the NCAP
safety ratings and other vehicle safety-related information. For a vehicle’s technology to receive
NCAP’s recommendation, the vehicle must be specifically listed in the “Information Sheet CA”
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tab of the Excel spreadsheet. If a vehicle has two system options for the same technology (such
as a low-speed and high-speed CIB system) please list both systems on the same row in the
“Information Sheet CA” tab. Please see “Sample CA Worksheet” for an example of how to list
vehicles with multiple systems.
We will not recommend a technology for a vehicle based solely on an indication that the vehicle
meets NCAP performance criteria for the technology (“Information Sheet CA” Q29.5, 30.5,
31.7, or 32.7). For a vehicle to receive a recommendation from NCAP on www.nhtsa.gov for a
given technology, appropriate supporting test data must be provided in the adjacent “CA Data”
tab of the Excel sheet to show that the vehicle complies with NCAP test procedure and meets the
NCAP performance criteria applicable for that technology. NHTSA will conduct tests to
randomly check data submitted. The data must be provided for each make and model and for
each technology clone included in the submission. A technology clone is a vehicle that shares
not only specific test data with another vehicle in the submission, but also “recommended” status
with the other vehicle(s). Thus, if NHTSA selects a vehicle with a recommended technology to
verify performance and the vehicle does not meet the NCAP performance requirements, we will
remove the “recommended” status not only for that vehicle, but also for all applicable
technology clones from our website. The best way to show technology clone data is to list each
technology clone and test data that applies to it separately in the “CA Data” tab. If a vehicle has
two system options for the same technology (such as a low-speed and high-speed CIB system),
please also list those on separate rows in the “CA Data” tab. Vehicles that are indicated as
having a technology but do not have supporting test data, will not be credited with having the
technology on the NHTSA website (i.e., the vehicle will not receive a recommendation from
NCAP for that technology).
Previous model year data may be used if it still applies. For the data to still apply, the hardware
and/or software MUST NOT have changed so as to measurably affect the performance of the
technology when compared to the previous vehicle model year from which the data is derived. 2
If this is the first time submitting self-reported data for a vehicle make and model, enter test data
for the current model year’s system in the “CA Data” tab. Note: Units of measurement must be
included with the data or the data will be considered invalid.
IMPORTANT NOTE: CAN bus data will not be accepted as the basis for a vehicle’s FCW,
LDW, CIB, or DBS system being recommended on www.nhtsa.gov. Also, starting with MY
2022 vehicles, the agency will not recommend a vehicle’s CIB or DBS system on
www.nhtsa.gov unless the target specified in the associated NCAP test procedures
(currently the Surrogate Subject Vehicle (SSV)) is used during the manufacturer’s
validation testing.
Q29 – Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Q29.1 – NAME FOR FCW SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers an FCW system, even if it
does not meet NCAP performance criteria, indicate what your company calls the FCW
system(s).
NHTSA, in its engineering judgement, may not accept manufacturer self-reported data that is no longer considered
relevant to the version of the vehicle and technology clones for which it is submitted.
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Q29.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with an FCW system, then the FCW system is optional.
Q29.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the FCW system(s) belong(s) to. If FCW comes ‘Standard’,
enter “N/A”.
Q29.4 – IF FCW IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with FCW for each FCW system.
Q29.5 – DOES THE FCW SYSTEM MEET NCAP PERFORMANCE CRITERIA? SPECIFY WHICH
SYSTEM(S)/SENSOR(S) MEET OR DO NOT MEET. PROVIDE TEST DATA FOR EACH
SYSTEM/SENSOR TYPE (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE CA DATA TAB – Indicate whether the FCW
system complies with NCAP performance criteria. If one system/sensor type complies
with NCAP performance criteria while another system/sensor type does not, please
specify in the cell which one does and which one does not meet the criteria. Supporting
data must be provided for whichever system/sensor type complies with NCAP
performance criteria on the “CA Data” tab. Multiple lines of data may be provided for
one vehicle on the “CA Data” tab. Enter “No” if a vehicle (or technology clone) was
previously tested by NCAP, found not to meet the performance criteria, and the
vehicle/system remains unchanged.
o As stated above under “D. Crash Avoidance Systems,” if you indicate that an
FCW system complies with NCAP performance criteria, test data for the system
must also be provided in the “CA Data” tab for NCAP to recommend the
technology for the make and model to consumers on www.nhtsa.gov. For a given
make and model, provide test data as a separate row on the “CA Data” tab for
each FCW system meeting NCAP performance criteria.
Q29.6(a) – IF FCW SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE EARLIEST MODEL YEAR THAT
CARRIES OVER FOR EACH SYSTEM – Enter the model year of the vehicle that was tested by
your company to self-report FCW performance and whose performance carries over to
the current model year vehicle.
Q29.6(b) – IF FCW SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE IF VEHICLE WAS TESTED BY NCAP
AND SPECIFY WHICH MODEL YEAR AND SYSTEM – If the vehicle was tested by NCAP, and
the technology is a carryover from that model year, please indicate “Yes” and specify
which model year was tested. Additionally, if the vehicle was never tested by NCAP, or
if it was not tested since the last FCW system change, please indicate this by also
entering “Not Tested by NCAP”.
Q29.7 – IF FCW SYSTEM(S) DO NOT CARRYOVER, STATE THE REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE
– If the make and model’s FCW performance does not carry over from a previous model
year, describe any hardware and/or software difference(s) made for the current model
year.
Q29.8 – FCW NCAP TECHNOLOGY CLONES – Enter the make(s) and model(s) of vehicles
that are FCW technology clones of the vehicle identified at the beginning of the row. A
technology clone is a vehicle that shares not only specific FCW test data with another
vehicle, but also “recommended” status with the other vehicle(s).
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Q29.9 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE FCW SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to FCW.

Q30 – Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Q30.1 – NAME FOR LDW SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers an LDW system, even if it
does not meet NCAP performance criteria, indicate what your company calls the LDW
system(s).
• Q30.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with an LDW system, then the LDW system is optional.
• Q30.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the LDW system(s) belong(s) to. If LDW comes ‘Standard’,
enter “N/A”.
• Q30.4 – IF LDW IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with LDW for each LDW sytsem.
• Q30.5 – DOES THE LDW SYSTEM MEET NCAP PERFORMANCE CRITERIA? SPECIFY WHICH
SYSTEM(S)/SENSOR(S) MEET OR DO NOT MEET. PROVIDE TEST DATA FOR EACH
SYSTEM/SENSOR TYPE (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE CA DATA TAB – Indicate whether the LDW
system complies with NCAP performance criteria. If one system/sensor type complies
with NCAP performance criteria while another system/sensor type does not, please
specify in the cell which one does and which one does not meet the criteria. Supporting
data must be provided for whichever system/sensor type complies with NCAP
performance criteria on the “CA Data” tab. Multiple lines of data may be provided for
one vehicle on the “CA Data” tab. Enter “No” if a vehicle (or technology clone) was
previously tested by NCAP, found not to meet the performance criteria, and the
vehicle/system remains unchanged.
o As stated above under “D. Crash Avoidance Systems,” if you indicate that an
LDW system complies with NCAP performance criteria, test data for the system
must also be provided in the “CA Data” tab for NCAP to recommend the
technology for the make and model to consumers on www.nhtsa.gov. For a given
make and model, provide test data as a separate row on the “CA Data” tab for
each LDW system meeting NCAP performance criteria.
• Q30.6(a) – IF LDW SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE EARLIEST MODEL YEAR THAT
CARRIES OVER FOR EACH SYSTEM – Enter the model year of the vehicle that was tested by
your company to self-report LDW performance and whose performance carries over to
the current model year vehicle.
• Q30.6(b) – IF LDW SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE IF VEHICLE WAS TESTED BY NCAP
AND SPECIFY WHICH MODEL YEAR AND SYSTEM – If the vehicle was tested by NCAP, and
the technology is a carryover from that model year, please indicate “Yes” and specify
which model year was tested. Additionally, if the vehicle was never tested by NCAP, or
if it was not tested since the last LDW system change, please indicate this by also
entering “Not Tested by NCAP”.
• Q30.7 – IF LDW SYSTEM(S) DO NOT CARRYOVER, STATE THE REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE
– If the make and model’s LDW performance does not carry over from a previous model
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year, describe any hardware and/or software difference(s) made for the current model
year.
Q30.8 – LDW NCAP TECHNOLOGY CLONES – Enter the make(s) and model(s) of vehicles
that are LDW technology clones of the vehicle identified at the beginning of the row. A
technology clone is a vehicle that shares not only specific LDW test data with another
vehicle, but also “recommended” status with the other vehicle(s).
Q30.9 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE LDW SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to LDW.

Q31 – Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
• Q31.1 – NAME FOR CIB SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers a CIB system, even if it does
not meet NCAP performance criteria, indicate what your company calls the CIB
system(s).
• Q31.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with a CIB system, then the CIB system is optional.
• Q31.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the CIB system(s) belong(s) to. If CIB comes ‘Standard’, enter
“N/A”.
• Q31.4 – IF CIB IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with CIB FOR EACH CIB SYSTEM.
• Q31.5 – WHAT ARE THE CIB TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? SPECIFY IF
THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS/SENSOR TYPES – Enter the minimum speed (in mph) at
which CIB effectively operates. If there are multiple systems/sensor types that are
associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum operating speeds for all
systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor, etc.).
• Q31.6 – WHAT ARE THE CIB TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? SPECIFY IF
THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS/SENSOR TYPES – Enter the maximum speed (in mph) at
which CIB effectively operates. If there are multiple systems/sensor types that are
associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum operating speeds for all
systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor, etc.).
• Q31.7 – DOES THE CIB SYSTEM MEET NCAP PERFORMANCE CRITERIA? SPECIFY WHICH
SYSTEM(S)/SENSOR(S) MEET OR DO NOT MEET. PROVIDE TEST DATA FOR EACH
SYSTEM/SENSOR TYPE (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE CA DATA TAB – Indicate whether the CIB
system complies with NCAP performance criteria. If one system/sensor type complies
with NCAP performance criteria while another system/sensor type does not, please
specify in the cell which one does and which one does not meet the criteria. Supporting
data must be provided for whichever system/sensor type complies with NCAP
performance criteria on the “CA Data” tab. Multiple lines of data may be provided for
one vehicle on the “CA Data” tab. Enter “No” if a vehicle (or technology clone) was
previously tested by NCAP, found not to meet the performance criteria, and the
vehicle/system remains unchanged.
o As stated above under “D. Crash Avoidance Systems,” if you indicate that a CIB
system complies with NCAP performance criteria, test data for the system must
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also be provided in the “CA Data” tab for NCAP to recommend the technology
for the make and model to consumers on www.nhtsa.gov. For a given make and
model, provide test data as a separate row on the “CA Data” tab for each CIB
system meeting NCAP performance criteria.
Q31.8(a) – IF CIB SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE EARLIEST MODEL YEAR THAT
CARRIES OVERFOR EACH SYSTEM– Enter the model year of the vehicle that was tested by
your company to self-report CIB performance and whose performance carries over to the
current model year vehicle.
Q31.8(b) – IF CIB SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE IF VEHICLE WAS TESTED BY NCAP
AND SPECIFY WHICH MODEL YEAR AND SYSTEM – If the vehicle was tested by NCAP, and
the technology is a carryover from that model year, please indicate “Yes” and specify
which model year was tested. Additionally, if the vehicle was never tested by NCAP, or
if it was not tested since the last CIB system change, please indicate this by also entering
“Not Tested by NCAP”.
Q31.9 – IF CIB SYSTEM(S) DO NOT CARRYOVER, STATE THE REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE
– If the make and model’s CIB performance does not carry over from a previous model
year, describe any hardware and/or software difference(s) made for the current model
year.
Q31.10 – CIB NCAP TECHNOLOGY CLONES – Enter the make(s) and model(s) of vehicles
that are CIB technology clones of the vehicle identified at the beginning of the row. A
technology clone is a vehicle that shares not only specific CIB test data with another
vehicle, but also “recommended” status with the other vehicle(s).
Q31.11 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE CIB SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to CIB.

Q32 – Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
• Q32.1 – NAME FOR DBS SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers a DBS system, even if it does
not meet NCAP performance criteria, indicate what your company calls the DBS system.
• Q32.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with a DBS system, then the DBS system is optional.
• Q32.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package the DBS system(s) belong(s) to. If DBS comes ‘Standard’, enter “N/A”.
• Q32.4 – IF DBS IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with DBS for each DBS system.
• Q32.5 – WHAT ARE THE DBS TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? SPECIFY IF
THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS/SENSOR TYPES – Enter the minimum speed (in mph) at
which DBS effectively operates. If there are multiple systems/sensor types that are
associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum operating speeds for all
systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor, etc.).
• Q32.6 – WHAT ARE THE DBS TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? SPECIFY IF
THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS/SENSOR TYPES – Enter the maximum speed (in mph) at
which DBS effectively operates. If there are multiple systems/sensor types that are
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associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum operating speeds for all
systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor, etc.).
Q32.7 – DOES THE DBS SYSTEM MEET NCAP PERFORMANCE CRITERIA? SPECIFY WHICH
SYSTEM(S)/SENSOR(S) MEET OR DO NOT MEET. PROVIDE TEST DATA FOR EACH
SYSTEM/SENSOR TYPE (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE CA DATA TAB – Indicate whether the DBS
system complies with NCAP performance criteria. If one system/sensor type complies
with NCAP performance criteria while another system/sensor type does not, please
specify in the cell which one does and which one does not meet the criteria. Supporting
data must be provided for whichever system/sensor type complies with NCAP
performance criteria on the “CA Data” tab. Multiple lines of data may be provided for
one vehicle on the “CA Data” tab. Enter “No” if a vehicle (or technology clone) was
previously tested by NCAP, found not to meet the performance criteria, and the
vehicle/system remains unchanged.
o As stated above under “D. Crash Avoidance Systems,” if you indicate that a DBS
system complies with NCAP performance criteria, test data for the system must
also be provided in the “CA Data” tab for NCAP to recommend the technology
for the make and model to consumers on www.nhtsa.gov. For a given make and
model, provide test data as a separate row on the “CA Data” tab for each DBS
system meeting NCAP performance criteria.
Q32.8(a) – IF DBS SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE EARLIEST MODEL YEAR THAT
CARRIES OVER for each system – Enter the model year of the vehicle that was tested by
your company to self-report DBS performance and whose performance carries over to the
current model year vehicle.
Q32.8(b) – IF DBS SYSTEM(S) CARRYOVER, INDICATE IF VEHICLE WAS TESTED BY NCAP
AND SPECIFY WHICH MODEL YEAR AND SYSTEM – If the vehicle was tested by NCAP, and
the technology is a carryover from that model year, please indicate “Yes” and specify
which model year was tested. Additionally, if the vehicle was never tested by NCAP, or
if it was not tested since the last DBS system change, please indicate this by also entering
“Not Tested by NCAP”.
Q32.9 – IF DBS SYSTEM(S) DO NOT CARRYOVER, STATE THE REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE
– If the make and model’s DBS performance does not carry over from a previous model
year, describe any hardware and/or software difference(s) made for the current model
year.
Q32.10 – DBS NCAP TECHNOLOGY CLONES – Enter the make(s) and model(s) of
vehicles that are DBS technology clones of the vehicle identified at the beginning of the
row. A technology clone is a vehicle that shares not only specific DBS test data with
another vehicle, but also “recommended” status with the other vehicle(s).
Q32.11 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE DBS SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to DBS.

Q33 – Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
• Q33.1 – NAME FOR PAEB SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers a PAEB system, indicate
what your company calls the PAEB system(s).
• Q33.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with a PAEB system, then the PAEB system is optional.

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Q33.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the PAEB system(s) belong(s) to. If PAEB comes ‘Standard’,
enter “N/A”.
Q33.4 – IF PAEB IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH
SYSTEM – Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your
company predicts will be sold with PAEB for each PAEB system.
Q33.5 – IS PAEB DIRECTED AT FORWARD COLLISIONS, REARWARD COLLISIONS, OR BOTH?
– Drop Down Menu: Forward, Rearward, Both, or N/A (not applicable).
Q33.6 – WHAT ARE THE PAEB TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
minimum speed (in mph) at which PAEB effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
Q33.7 – WHAT ARE THE PAEB TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
maximum speed (in mph) at which PAEB effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
Q33.8 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE PAEB SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to PAEB.

Q34 – Lane Keeping Support (LKS)
• Q34.1 – NAME FOR LKS SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers an LKS system, indicate what
your company calls the LKS system(s).
• Q34.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with an LKS system, then the LKS system is optional.
• Q34.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the LKS system(s) belong(s) to. If LKS come ‘Standard’, enter
“N/A”.
• Q34.4 – IF LKS IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with LKS for each LKS system.
• Q34.5 – IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH LKS, HOW DOES THE VEHICLE INTERVENE? – Drop
Down Menu: Steering Torque, Brake Jerk, Other – See Comments.
• Q34.6 – WHAT ARE THE LKS TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
minimum speed (mph) at which LKS effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
• Q34.7 – WHAT ARE THE LKS TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
maximum speed (mph) at which LKS effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
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Q34.8 – DOES THE SYSTEM RESPOND TO ROAD EDGES IF THERE ARE NO LANE MARKINGS? –
Drop Down Menu: Yes, No.
Q34.9 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE LKS SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to LKS.

Q35 – Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Q35.1 – NAME FOR BSD SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers a BSD system, indicate what
your company calls the BSD system(s).
• Q35.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with a BSD system, then the BSD system is optional.
• Q35.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the BSD system(s) belong(s) to. If BSD comes ‘Standard’,
enter “N/A”.
• Q35.4 – IF BSD IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with BSD for each BSD system.
• Q35.5 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE BSD SYSTEM(S), INCLUDING WHETHER
YOUR SYSTEM DETECTS MOTORCYCLES AND PEDALCYCLES – Provide any other comments
relating to BSD, such as whether or not the system can detect motorcycles and cyclists.
Q36 – Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
• Q36.1 – NAME FOR BSI SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers a BSI system, indicate what
your company calls the BSI system(s).
• Q36.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with a BSI system, then the BSI system is optional.
• Q36.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the BSI system(s) belong(s) to. If BSD comes ‘Standard’, enter
“N/A”.
• Q36.4 – IF BSI IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with BSI for each BSI system.
• Q36.5 – IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH BSI, HOW DOES THE VEHICLE INTERVENE? Drop
Down Menu: Steering Torque, Brake Jerk, Other – See Comments.
• Q36.6 – WHAT ARE THE BSI TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
minimum speed (mph) at which BSI effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
• Q36.7 – WHAT ARE THE BSI TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
maximum speed (mph) at which BSI effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
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Q36.8 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE BSI SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to BSI.

Q37 – Intersection Safety Assist (ISA)
• Q37.1 – NAME FOR ISA SYSTEM(S) – If the vehicle offers an ISA system, indicate what
your company calls the ISA system(s).
• Q37.2 – STANDARD OR OPTIONAL – Please specify which system(s)/sensor(s) is
‘Standard’ or ‘Optional’. If only some of the trim lines of a make and model are
equipped with an ISA system, then the ISA system is optional.
• Q37.3 – PACKAGE NAME(S) OR TRIM LINE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) – Please indicate which
package(s) or trim line(s) the ISA system(s) belong(s) to. If ISA comes ‘Standard’, enter
“N/A”.
• Q37.4 – IF ISA IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR EACH SYSTEM
– Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with ISA for each ISA system.
• Q37.5 – IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ISA, HOW DOES THE VEHICLE INTERVENE? – Drop
Down Menu: Steering Torque, Brake Jerk, Other – See Comments.
• Q37.6 – WHAT ARE THE ISA TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
minimum speed (mph) at which ISA effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the minimum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
• Q37.7 – WHAT ARE THE ISA TECHNOLOGY MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS? – Enter the
maximum speed (mph) at which ISA effectively operates. If there are multiple
systems/sensor types that are associated with a vehicle, please provide the maximum
operating speeds for all systems/sensor types (e.g., Fusion sensor, Mono Camera Sensor,
etc.).
• Q37.8 – ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR THE ISA SYSTEM(S) – Provide any other
comments relating to ISA.
Q38 – Lighting and Visibility
• Q38.1 – LOWER BEAM HEADLAMP LIGHT SOURCE – Insert Comma Separated Text:
Halogen, HID, LED, Other – You may select more than one of the options available.
• Q38.2 – INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE OF LOWER BEAM HEADLAMP LIGHT
SOURCE – Enter percentage for each type of headlamp light source selected in Q38.1 in
the order of the drop down menu and separated by a comma (example: 10%, 25%, 65%).
• Q38.3 – REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP COLOR? – Drop Down Menu: Red, Amber.
• Q37.4 – SEMIAUTOMATIC HEADLAMP BEAM SWITCHING SYSTEM? – Drop Down Menu:
Standard, Optional, None.
• Q38.5 – IF BEAM SWITCHING SYSTEM IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION
RATE – Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your
company predicts will be sold with beam switching.
• Q38.6 – AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP LEVELING SYSTEM? – Insert Comma Separated Text:
Static, Dynamic, None.
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Q38.7 – INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE OF LEVELING SYSTEM – Enter number
that represents the percentage of the make and model your company predicts will be sold
with an automatic headlamp leveling system.
Q38.8 – LIGHTING OR VISIBILITY COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to lighting or
visibility.

E. Other Features
Q39 – Keyless Ignition
• Q39.1 – KEYLESS IGNITION? – Drop Down Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q39.2 – IF KEYLESS IGNITION IS OPTIONAL, INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE –
Enter number that represents the percentage of the make and model your company
predicts will be sold with keyless ignition.
• Q39.3 – IF THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUT-OFF FEATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
KEYLESS IGNITION SYSTEM, WHAT IS THE TIME DURATION FOR AN IDLE VEHICLE ENGINE TO
SHUT OFF? – Enter a number that reflects the time (in minutes) before the idle vehicle
engine started by keyless ignition will shut off.
• Q39.4 – KEYLESS IGNITION COMMENTS – Enter any comments relating to keyless ignition.
Q40 – Power Windows/Sunroofs Automatic Reversal
• Q40.1 – ARE THE WINDOWS AND SUNROOFS WITH ONE-TOUCH CLOSING EQUIPPED WITH AN
AUTOMATIC REVERSAL SYSTEM (ARS)? ANSWER ONLY IF THE ARS MEETS THE ARS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED IN ECE R21 AND/OR S5 OF FMVSS NO. 118. – Drop Down
Menu: Standard, Optional, None.
• Q40.2 – POSITIONS OF AUTO-REVERSE SYSTEM (ARS) THAT ARE CERTIFIED TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 118 AND/OR ECE 21. Enter numbers for the seating
positions that apply (See Q7 – Seating Position Information for numbers).
Q41 – Distraction Lockout
• Q41.1 – DISTRACTION LOCKOUT? – Drop Down Menu: Yes, No.
• Q41.2 – DOES THE SYSTEM MEET NHTSA'S GUIDELINES? – NHTSA published the Phase
1 Distraction Guidelines on April 26, 2013, Distraction Guidelines for Reducing VisualManual Driver Distraction during Interactions with Integrated, In-Vehicle, Electronic
Devices. The Phase 2 Distraction Guidelines were published on December 5, 2016,
Distraction Guidelines for Portable and Aftermarket Devices. Drop Down Menu: Phase
1, Phase 2, Phases 1 & 2, None, non-NHTSA Guidelines.
• Q41.3 – INDICATE ESTIMATED PENETRATION RATE FOR SYSTEMS THAT MEET NHTSA'S
GUIDELINES – Enter the number that indicates the percentage of the make and model you
expect will be sold meeting NHTSA’s Distractions Guidelines.
We are providing a customized Microsoft Excel spreadsheet via email to gather this information.
Receiving this information in varying formats requires considerable time to reformat. Please
use, but do not modify, the provided Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to submit your information.
In particular, please do not merge cells, rows, or columns. For each feature, use the
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explain any additional information related to each feature.
The separate “CA Data” tab is provided in the Excel spreadsheet for manufacturer self-reported
ADAS data. Requested data must be provided in this tab for the agency to recommend the
technology to consumers. Therefore, as previously indicated, unless (1) a vehicle is specifically
listed as having an ADAS technology in the “Information Sheet CA” tab of the Excel
spreadsheet, and (2) test data to show that the vehicle meets the related NCAP performance
criteria is specifically provided for the vehicle in the “CA Data” tab, it will not be accredited as
having that technology in the “Purchasing with Safety in Mind: What to Look For When Buying
A Vehicle” brochure or on www.nhtsa.gov. We will not assume that a vehicle listed as a twin in
other areas of the Excel spreadsheet is an ADAS technology clone. All vehicles, including
clones, should be listed separately in the “CA Data” tab as having a technology. For vehicles
whose ADAS technology performs the same as a previous version of the vehicle, as evidenced
by manufacturer self-reported data, the previously submitted data may serve as manufacturer
self-reported data for the current model year vehicle. 3 However, the self-reported data must again
be provided in the “CA Data” tab for the recommendation on www.nhtsa.gov to apply to the
current model year.
As in the past, NCAP is requesting that detailed side air bag out-of-position (SAB OOP) test data
continue to be submitted via the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Similar to the policy in place for
the “CA Data” tab, unless a vehicle is specifically listed as meeting SAB OOP requirements and
supporting test data is provided in the “OOP TWG” tab of the Excel spreadsheet, it will not
receive a “Yes” for “Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Testing” on www.nhtsa.gov. Please
list each vehicle model separately. For ease of compiling information, please report only the
numeric values in the appropriate cells; do not include units. Units are provided at the top of
each column where applicable. Also, as with the other Excel sheets, please do not merge cells,
rows, or columns. Note that, for vehicle models that have second-row or third-row seatmounted SABs, the applicable section must be completed for the vehicle model to receive a
“Yes.”
Please submit the requested information electronically to Ms. Johanna Lowrie of the New Car
Assessment Program by June 19, 2020. Her email address is [email protected].
If your response contains confidential business information that you do not want to be subject to
public release, you must submit a written request for confidential treatment addressed to Chief
Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel (NCC-010), NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20590.
The regulations governing requests for confidential treatment are found in the agency’s
regulations concerning confidential business information, 49 CFR Part 512. Submitters must
provide copies of the materials containing confidential information and a copy with the
confidential information removed. Generally, this requirement is met by providing two

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confidential copies and a “public” copy with the confidential information removed. See 49 CFR
512.5.
All materials for which confidential treatment is claimed must be clearly marked and identified
as confidential. Information provided on a CD/DVD/flash drive, as well as the disk/drive itself,
must also be clearly marked. If entire pages are claimed as confidential, they should be marked
as “Entire Page Confidential”, or the equivalent. Portions of individual pages that are claimed as
confidential should be marked with brackets or similar markings that clearly delineate the
information at issue. Individual pages of confidential materials should have unique identifiers,
such as numbered pages or Bates numbers, to allow the positive identification of pages or
sections for which confidential treatment is either granted or denied. See 49 CFR 512.6.
Section 512.4(b) of 49 CFR Part 512 requires that all requests for confidential treatment be
accompanied by a certification conforming to the example provided in Appendix A to Part 512.
Any request for confidential treatment that is not accompanied with this certification will be
denied. Materials or data generated by, or under the control of, parties other than the submitter
must be accompanied by a certification from that entity. See 49 CFR 512.9.
Submitters must describe the information for which confidential treatment is being requested,
identify the confidentiality standard(s) under which their request should be evaluated and justify
the basis for any claim of confidentiality. See 49 CFR § 512.8(a), (b), and (c).
If you have any questions concerning your claim for confidential treatment, please contact the
NHTSA Office of Chief Counsel, at (202) 366-2992. For questions concerning this letter, please
contact Ms. Johanna Lowrie at (202) 366-5269 or [email protected].
In closing, I would like to thank you in advance for your efforts in helping us develop and
disseminate this information to consumers. The brochures and the vehicle safety information
posted on the agency’s website provide valuable information to the American public, and neither
would be possible without your assistance.
Sincerely,

Jennifer N. Dang, Division Chief
New Car Assessment Program

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Attachments:
MY2021 BSC Spreadsheet
MY2021 BSC Updates
MY2021 Attachment A – NCAP Vehicle Rating Practice
MY2021 Sample CA Worksheet
MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information – NCAP Frontal, Side Barrier, and Side Pole Tests
MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information – NCAP Forward Collision Warning Test
MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information – NCAP Lane Departure Warning Test
MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information – NCAP Automatic Emergency Braking (CIB-DBS)
Tests
MY2021 Vehicle Setup Information – 305 for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

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