Interpretation ID: nht88-2.40

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/01/88

FROM: EARL W. DAHL -- THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY

TO: ERIKA Z JONES -- CHIEF COUNSEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER 08/26/88 TO EARL DAHL FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, REDBOOK A32, PART 574

TEXT: Dear Ms Jones

This letter concerns the tire identification and recordkeeping requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 574, Section 574.5 (Figure 1). Note 1 in Figure 1 requires that the characters used in the Tire Identification Number must be Futura Bold, Modified, Condensed or Gothic. However, Note 4 of Figure 1 states that other print type will be permitted if approved by the administration.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wishes to use the style of characters shown in the attached drawing ED1087409 to fulfill the requirements of 49CFR574. These characters are engraved in the mold rather than stamped. We request a letter of approval if N HTSA finds that these characters meet the objective of being "easily readable." (35 FR 17258, November 10, 1970).

We will appreciate your prompt consideration of this request.

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Sincerely