BRIEF ANALYSIS OF U.S. ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE CERTIFICATION

BRIEF ANALYSIS OF U.S. ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE CERTIFICATION

RELEASE DATE:2023-05-29 12:37
Brief: The U.S. ATV off-road product market access management agencies include the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the U.S. Special Vehicle Association (SVIA). The NHTSA is the authorized authority for ATVs imported into the United States; the EPA issues technical regulations on ATV pollution and noise emissions; the CPSC monitors and recalls ATVs on the market; and the SVIA develops and publishes ATV-related technical regulations. Safety and technical regulations.


CLASSIFICATION OF CERTIFIED MODELS
ATV: Motorized off-road vehicle with straddle seat and steering handle.
Type l  ATV for single operator, no passenger.
Type ll ATV for operator or operator and passenger (up to one).

SOME OF THE CORE SAFETY COMPONENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES ARE AS FOLLOWS
No.
Project-EN
1
Service Brakes
2
Engine
3
Mechanical Suspension
4
Manual Clutch Control
5
Throttle Control
6
Neutral Indicator
7
Electric Start Interlock
8
Passenger Handholds
9
Motor Stop Switch
10
Additional Clutch Control
11
Drive Train Controls

MATRIX OF ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
No.
Project-EN
1
EPA Emission Standards for Nonroad Engines and Vehicles
2
EPA Standards for Fuel Sulfur
3
Recreation Off-Road Vehicle Product Identification Numbering System

ATV EMISSIONS (EXHAUST AND NOISE) CERTIFICATION
Exhaust Emissions:
Current Standards: 40 CFR parts 1051, 1060 and 1068;
The following conditions need to be met:
1. Exhaust emission standards in § 1051.107 
2. Evaporative emission standards in § 1051.110 
3. All requirements in § 1051.115

Noise Standards: US 40 CFR 205, Subpart D

MODELS CERTIFICATION PROCESS
1.Register and submit application
2.Prepare technical documents
3.Send samples for testing
4.Prepare test report
5.Submit Declaration of Conformity
6.Prepare customs clearance information
7.Accept regulation and recall

ATIC COMPONENT HOMOLOGATION DEPARTMENT
ATIC Component Homologation Product Line focuses on regulation research and homologation service for components and consumer products especially for European and American markets. We are committed to provide one-stop global homologation solution for automotive components and consumer products, at present ATIC is long-term TIC service partner with CATL, SVOLT, DICASTAL, XYG, FinDreams, VAST, TEXAS INSTRUMENTS etc., top tier 1 suppliers.

ABOUT ATIC
ATIC is a young technical service company from China, established in 2015. By creating a better entrepreneurial environment, we build a professional and passionate team with the best experts, returnees and extraordinary graduates. We are committed to integrate international and domestic regulations, testing and certification resources from a globalization perspective, to establish a neo-specialized regulation research, testing and certification platform. ATIC serves more than 4,500 manufactures per year.


U.S. CERTIFICATION PLEASE CONTACT
Joe
Joe
ATIC Project Engineer,  focusing on homologation business of vehicle components and consumer goods for American markets
Phone: +86 020-82510156
Mail: cs@atic-cn.com