Bosch Crash Data Retrieval System

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CDR Updates and Current News

• NHTSA 49 CFR Part 563 Update
  March 14, 2008
  
  
• Version 3.0 Released and Shipping
  Dec. 21, 2007
  The long awaited 3.0 release has arrived and is shipping. This is a major update to the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval System. This release includes 3.0 Software update, Ford CDR PCM Kit, Chrysler CDR Cable Kit, FORD RCM Takata Cable, ODBII DLC Cable with VPS, and a new Power Supply.
  
  New CDR System Kits will now include the Chrysler Cables, Power Supply, ODBII Cable and Ford Takata Cable. The CDR System Kits will NOT include the Ford PCM Kit or the software subscription, those will need to be purchased separately.
  
  >> View the Read Me file from Version 3.0
• FORD PCM Update: Police Car Accidents – Evidence Spoliation Risk Alert
  By Richard Ruth
  October 11, 2007
  >> Read Article
• 49 CFR Part 563 (NHTSA)
  This rule will change the entire CDR industry. If you are using or planning to use crash data retrieval technology as part of your business, you need to be very familiar with this proposed NHTSA rule.
  
  49 CFR Part 563 complete download in PDF
• CDR Version 2.91 Software Release
  Version 2.91 was released in September 2007. This release contains updates to GM and Ford vehicles. There are no hardware updates with this release.
  
  >> Purchase the CDR Software Subscription
  >> View the Read Me file from Version 2.91
• CDR Version 2.9 Software Release
  Version 2.9 was released in March 2007. This release contains updates to GM and Ford vehicles. There are no hardware updates with this release.
  
  >> View the Read Me file from Version 2.9
• CDR Version 2.8 Software Release
  Released November 16, 2005. This release contains updates to GM and Ford vehicles. New hardware was released to support software version 2.8 - new CDR Module and cables #02003320 and #02003321.
  
  >> View the Read Me file from Version 2.8
• Chrysler Update
  Bosch has a signed agreement to allow support of certain Chrysler vehicles with the CDR System. The required hardware (purchased separately) and software (included with your software subscription) is scheduled to be available in 2007.
  
  >> Read the press release
  

Crash Data Retrieval Papers

Use Of Event Data Recorder (EDR) Technology For Highway Crash Data
Analysis - Download

Automobile Event Data Recorder (EDR) Technology - Evolution, Data, and Reliability - Download

Event Data Recorders - Download

Performance of Selected Event Data Recorders - Download

Searching and Seizing Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations - Download

Protocols for the Recovery, Maintenance And Presentation of Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder Evidence - Download

Crash Data Recorders in Motor Vehicles - Download

Black Boxes - Capture Car-Crash Data Controversy (EDN) - Download

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Crash Data Retrieval Case Law

The following is an external link to Harris Technical Services. James Harris has done a great job detailing case law as it relates to crash data retrieval. Please note this link will take you to a external web site not hosted or maintained by I Got Hit LLC.

>>CDR Case Law Link

State Laws regarding Event Data Recorders

This information was obtained from Harris Technical Services

Below are links to state statutes, with effective dates, that make a specific reference to Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders and retrieving data from them.

More information on CDR/EDR Technology can be found at Harris Technical Services Web Site