Transport Canada Investigation Criteria
Collision Research Investigations
As part of Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Collision Research program, Collision Analysis is currently investigating collisions which meet the following criteria:
- Frontal airbag deployments in model year 2006 and newer.
- Side impact with struck vehicle no more than 10 years old.
- Lap-shoulder belted rear seat occupant (including booster seat) with front airbag deployment.
- Collisions involving micro-cars, such as the smart fortwo
or the Honda Fit.
- Collisions involving school buses or intercity buses.
- Airbag-induced fatalities in low-severity collisions.
- Collisions indicative of poor performance of seat belts or child restraints.
- Collisions involving electric/hybrid vehicles.
Please contact us regarding collisions that meet one of the above criteria. Investigations are conducted at no cost to you.
Safety-related Defect Investigations
If you suspect a safety-related defect involving a vehicle component, tire, or child safety seat, please contact us to file a defect complaint.
Canada updates its child safety seat regulations, includes better alignment with the U.S.
