Seats
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Form Number: DVT 907
Issue: 6
Origin: DVT
Review: Jan 2028
Information
Original design characteristics and specialised modifications (e.g., to enable wheelchair access) are to be accepted.
When checking the driver’s seat adjustment it is not necessary to check that the seat can be secured in all possible positions.
In the case of electrically adjusted seats, it is not necessary to check that any ‘memory position’ function is working.
Method Of Inspection
1. Check the driver’s and all passengers’ seats for security.
2. Check that the back rests of all seats can be secured in their normal upright position.
3. Where a seat adjustment mechanism is fitted, check that the driver’s seat position can be adjusted forwards and backwards and secured in the selected positions.
Reason For Rejection
| Reason For Rejection | Deficiency Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The security of the driver’s or passenger’s seat is significantly reduced. | DANGEROUS |
| 2 | A seat back which cannot be secured in the upright position. | MAJOR |
| 3 | The driver’s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. | MAJOR |