Interpretation ID: 1984-1.33

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 04/03/84

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Frank Berndt; NHTSA

TO: Wesbar Corporation -- C.I. Nielsen, III, Vice President, Marketing

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

ATTACHMT: 10/28/70 letter from Roger H. Compton to E.W. Bernitt (L.W. Kermitt), Jeep Corporation

TEXT:

Mr. C. I. Nielsen III Vice President - Marketing Wesbar Corporation Box 577 West Bend, Wisconsin 53095

In response to your letter of February 16, 1984, I enclose a copy of the letter of October 28, 1970, to AMC that you requested. The interpretation remains valid. There is no charge for the letter.

Sincerely,

Frank Berndt Chief Counsel

Enclosure 10/28/70 letter from Roger H. Compton to E.W. Bernitt omitted here.

February 16, 1984

Gentlemen:

We are writing to you at this time to request a copy of a "letter of intent" regarding compliance with DOT-108 para S4.1.1.6 and S4.1.1.7.

It has been suggested we get a copy of this letter from you before proceeding on the design on a multi-function tail light.

The "letter of intent" we are referring to is Mr. Roger Compton's October 23, 1970 letter to AMC-Jeep regarding what area is considered "measurable" to meet the requirements.

If there is a charge for this requested copy, and it is under $25.00 please send the letter with the invoice and we will pay it promptly. If the charges are in excess of $25.00, please advise same before proceeding any further.

Thank you in advance for your prompt response to our request.

Sincerely,

WESBAR CORPORATION

C. I. Nielsen III Vice President -Marketing

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