Hood Latch System
This Standard applies to MPVs, trucks and buses. It establishes the
requirement that all hoods must have a primary latch system. Front opening
hoods, which, in any open position, partially or completely obstruct a driver’s
forward view through the windshield must also have either a secondary latch
position or a second hood latch system.
Applicability:
| Trucks & MPVs 10,000 GVWR or Less |
Yes |
| Trucks More than 10,000 GVWR |
Yes |
| Buses 10,000 GVWR or Less |
Yes |
| Buses More than 10,000 GVWR |
Yes |
| Trailers |
No |
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