Type approval of ball hitches and class A50-X towbars

The service comprises:

• Checking the dimensions indicated in Annex 5, p. 1.1. of the Regulation,
• Checking the surface roughness of the tow ball (smoothness class) specified in Annex 5, p. 1.1. of the Regulation,
• Checking the fatigue strength according to the requirements given in Annex 6 (points 2 and 3) of the Regulation,
• Checking the center of the hitch ball in relation to the car and the road surface as well as the free space around the hitch ball, according to the requirements of clause 1.1. Annex 7 of the Regulation,
• Issue of documents enabling the certificate of approval for the tested hitch or towing hook to be obtained.