scope:

Specifies the minimum safety requirements for roof bars intended for mounting on or above the roofs of passenger cars or light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorized total mass (ISO-M08) as defined in ISO 1176 up to 3,5 t. It applies to general-use roof bars suitable for carrying load, excluding magnetic and vacuum-fixed dvices. It establishes technical specifications and test methods which offer both the user of roof bars and road users a minimum level of safety when the roof bars are being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Moreover, requirements of ISO 11154 complete the provisions of Directive 74/483/EEG concerning these products.