Meta Title: EU 2017/79 Certification – Scope & Certified ProductsMeta Description: Learn which vehicles and systems require EU 2017/79 eCall certification. Full scope for M1/N1 vehicles and NG eCall system requirements.

EU 2017/79 establishes the legal framework for in‑vehicle emergency call systems (eCall) in the EU. Understanding its scope is critical for OEMs and suppliers targeting the European market.

Which Vehicles Need EU 2017/79 Certification?

Mandatory Categories

·M1: Passenger vehicles with no more than 9 seats

·N1: Commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

All new vehicles registered in the EU must have a certified eCall system.

Exempt Vehicles

·Low-volume special-purpose vehicles

·Race cars and engineering prototypes

·Classic and discontinued models

What Is Certified Under EU 2017/79?

EU 2017/79 certifies the complete vehicle-level eCall system, not individual parts.

A compliant system includes:

·TCU supporting 4G/5G IMS‑based NG eCall

·Multi‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo)

·Independent backup power supply

·Crash detection and manual emergency button

·Audio, microphones, and antennas

·CAN bus integration and self‑diagnostic functions

Key Changes Under 2025 Amendment

·Mandatory shift to NG eCall (no new 2G/3G approvals)

·New standards: EN 17184:2024 and EN 17240:2024

·eCall functions included in periodic vehicle inspection (PTI)

How to Ensure Compliance

Work with an experienced certification partner to avoid delays and non-compliance risks.

Contact BLUEASIA at +86 13534225140 for eCall system design and certification.