Humanetics is now shipping all ATDs for use in the U.S. NCAP at SBL-A and also offers upgrade kits for previously delivered dummies.

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1 THOR-50M U.S. NCAP SBL-A Update Publication Date: January 07 Humanetics now offers the THOR-50M Standard Build Level A (SBL-A) which is intended to meet the drawings and qualification specifications defined in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) NCAP Request for (Docket ID 05-09). SBL-A follows the August 06 drawing package with some minor part upgrades. The Testing Summary section of this bulletin documents the current Qualifications standards and accord. Humanetics is now shipping all ATDs for use in the U.S. NCAP at SBL-A and also offers upgrade kits for previously delivered dummies. Upgrade Components The following component list describes the latest parts needed to bring THOR-50M ATDs from the March 06 design* up to SBL-A (U.S.). Components are divided into kits - one for the main body and one for the new molded shoes. *See also March 06 Design Change History bulletin for previously updated components. 47-KIT-A - UPGRADE KIT FROM MARCH 06 DESIGN TO SBL-A, U.S. (Includes the following parts) *Molded Shoe Kit is separate Service Bulletin A A FRONT CABLE ASSEMBLY, NECK CENTER CABLE, LOWER BUSHING, NECK UPPER ABDOMEN BAG Longer cable Affects head and neck certification Added to replace center cable washer to reduce chance of rattling of the cable. Zipper on top to avoid interaction with IRTRACC. Page of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 (Con t)

2 A LOWER ABDOMEN BAG ASSY More relaxed fit and repositioned IRTRACC holes upward. May affect abdomen impact results TAPE, DOUBLE SIDED Tape used to attach lower abdomen front and rear foam pads together. 44 A.S.I.S COVER A.S.I.S. load cell cover with rounded corners to reduce risk of pelvis flesh and seat belt tearing A MID-STERNUM BONDING ASSEMBLY WITH STRAPS Added straps around foam layer assembly to prevent tearing of foam WASHER, LUMBAR SPINE FLEX JOINT ASSEMBLY 4 Update PTFE washers on Lumbar Spine Flex Joint Assembly ( ) and Upper Thoracic Spine Flex Joint Assembly ( ) to be zinc which improves the durability. Updated on production dummies 9/9/06 Page of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005

3 A LUMBAR SPINE PITCH CHANGE INDICATOR Update part to accommodate the addition of FHCS to mount FHCS M3 X 0.5 X 8 Replace BHCS with FHCS. This results in a more repeatable mounting location of the lumbar spine pitch change indicator A REAR ATTACHMENT PLATE Update mounting hole locations and tolerance to remove potential interference with the iliac wings UNIVERSAL JOINT, MOD THOR-M 4 More robust solution using shoulder as retainer instead of a snap ring. Updated on production dummies 8/5/ IR-TRACC CONNECTING BOLT, LOWER THORAX Added a stub at the back and a 3 hex hole to facilitate the installation of the lower thorax IRTRACCs. Updated on production dummies 9/0/06 Page 3 of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005

4 KIT-A - NEW MOLDED SHOE KIT* *Reference New Molded Shoe Bulletin for details Not included in the 47-KIT-A (Includes the following parts) MOLDED SHOE ASSY - LEFT MOLDED SHOE ASSY - RIGHT Dimensions and weight of new molded shoe based on foam foot and Mil-spec shoe with improved durability A TIBIA COMPLIANT BUSHING ASSY Stiffness of this bushing assembly in the leg has an effect on the heel of foot performance DN DORSI-PLANTER STOP ASSY Better controlled stiffness which has an effect on the ball of foot performance. Page 4 of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005

5 Optional Spare Parts A FRONT/REAR PANEL, ASSY, JACKET Longer strap and orientation of tapering changed for handling purposes A H-POINT TOOL Triangle outer shape similar to NHTSA design - Tighter fit in iliac to eliminate variability A STRUCTURAL REPLACEMENT A.S.I.S LOAD CELL A.S.I.S. load cell structural replacement with rounded corners to reduce risk of pelvis flesh and seat belt tearing. Page 5 of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005

6 Testing Summary Certification Test SBL-A Procedure SBL-A Corridor Parameters that Differ from NQP Head Impact NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Face Impact NQP AUG6 NHTSA Biofidelity Neck Torsion* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Neck Flexion* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Neck Extension* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Probe Force Peak Resultant Acceleration Peak Upper Neck Mz Peak Neck Fixture Rotation Peak Upper Neck Angular Velocity Min Head Rotation (Peak Head Angle) Peak Force Fx Peak Moment My Rear Cable Force (before 60ms) Peak Force Fz Peak Head Angular Rate Pendulum 0ms after T0 Pendulum 0ms after T0 Pendulum 30ms after T0 Max Head Rotation (Peak Head Angle) Peak Force Fx Peak Moment My Peak Force Fz Front Cable Force Peak Head Angular Rate kn 9-45 g s Nm deg msec deg/s deg N Nm N N deg/s msec m/s m/s m/s deg N Nm N N deg/s msec Neck Lateral* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Upper Thorax NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Lower Thorax NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Abdomen Impact NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Upper Leg NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Knee Sliders NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 THOR LX Eversion NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Pendulum 4ms after T0 Pendulum 8ms after T0 Pendulum ms after T0 Peak Head Rotation Peak Moment Mx (after 40ms) Peak Head Angular Rate m/s m/s m/s deg Nm deg/s msec THOR LX Inversion NQP AUG6 NHTSA X-Axis Rotation deg THOR LX Ball of Foot NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 THOR LX Heel of Foot NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 NQP = NHTSA Qualification Procedures Corridor agreed to change *Due to the new longer neck cable, lab to lab variation, and frequency of testing, Humanetics is working with the NHTSA and the industry on establishing final neck corridors. Page 6 of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005

7 RMA Re-certifications All incoming THOR-Ms sent to Humanetics for recertification must conform to a Standard Build Level A (SBL A) kit prior to testing. Dummies may require additional parts if ATD is not up to the March 06 design.* *See also March 06 Design Change History bulletin for previously updated components. Page 7 of 7 Rev, Aug., 07 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 06 ISO 900:008 ISO 705:005