Interpretation ID: aiam0904
Public Relations Department
American Plywood Association
1119 A Street
Tacoma
WA 98401;
Dear Mr. Hunter: This is in response to your letter of October 25, 1972, in which yo ask whether there are any NHTSA requirements applicable to 'do-it-yourself' plans for camper trailers.; Certain Federal requirements are applicable to the camper trailer which will be built based on your plans. These are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment' (49 CFR 571.108). Requirements which we expect to issue in the near future will apply to the tires with which such trailers are equipped (proposed Standards Nos. 119 and 120). Moreover, manufacturers of these trailers are required by NHTSA 'Certification' regulations (49 CFR Part 567) to certify the trailer's conformity with the motor vehicle safety standards. These requirements apply to the finished trailer itself, and not to the plans for it, but the plans should include steps that will cause the finished trailer to conform to all applicable requirements.; I have enclosed directions on how you may obtain copies of NHTS requirements.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel