Dec. 12 - Innovative roof crush test proves you can buy vehicles that can protect you in rollover crashes

The Center for Auto Safety and Public Citizen today unveiled the innovative Jordan Rollover System (JRS), a superior test device for analyzing vehicle roof strength and rollover crash protection under real-world conditions, in a press conference at the George Washington University.

The demonstration of the JRS included a video of 10 crash tests conducted at 15 mph in 2006 in California by the JRS developers that showcased one production vehicle that performed well (the Volvo XC90) and others that performed poorly. Over the past five years, validation and research and crash tests have been conducted using the JRS system. The groups released the first detailed dynamic roof crush test results of the Volvo XC90 SUV, which has a stronger roof and performed well compared to other vehicles.

These tests prove that safer vehicles are on the market that can withstand the forces of rollover crashes and protect the occupants.

To view the live press conference and watch the video demonstration of the JRS tests, click here.

To read the full press release, click here.

To read statements from Public Citizen President Joan Claybrook, Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Clarence Ditlow and JRS designer Donald Friedman, click here.

For more information on roof crush safety standards and rollover crashes, click here.

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