BDS Suspension and Zone Offroad FMVSS 126 Compliant
In an effort to reduce the risk of rollover crashes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126 requiring all new passenger vehicles under 10,000 lbs GVWR include an electronic stability control (ESC) system as standard equipment. FMVSS No. 126 tests new vehicle ESC systems through a series of evasive lane-change maneuvers at highway speeds to ensure the driver can maintain control in critical driving situations. Effective August 2012 this law requires aftermarket products to be compliant with these same standards. With the new requirements in place, SEMA reached out to aftermarket manufacturers to test kit compliance of products. The initial investment to test compliance is large, so many companies have chosen to self certify their products without any formal engineering analysis. BDS Suspension and Zone Offroad, however, have been on the industry forefront working towards independent verification of all applicable…
Sport Truck USA, Inc., acquires Nebraska-based JKS Manufacturing
COLDWATER, Mich. — Sport Truck USA, Inc., based in Coldwater, Michigan has acquired JKS Manufacturing, a privately owned company located in Alliance, Nebraska. JKS developed the original sway bar Quick Disconnect™ system and specializes in manufacturing innovative suspension products for Jeep® vehicles. Recreational and competitive Jeep enthusiasts know the JKS brand and products for their reliability and versatility. “This acquisition will assist us in our ongoing efforts to strengthen our position as the leader and premiere provider of choice for Jeep® aftermarket products,” President of Sport Truck USA Steve Olmstead said. “JKS is widely respected as a result of their continued commitment to excellence and quality. Bringing JKS into the Sport Truck USA family will afford us greater flexibility in offering more products, making the buying process simpler for our customers,” Olmstead said.