Interpretation ID: aiam0798
Thoroughbred Homes
Inc.
P.O. Box 1728
Valdoeta
GA 31601;
Dear Mr. Schroeder: This is in response to your inquiry of July 26, 1972, concerning th application of defect reporting requirements to mobile home manufacturers.; Although mobile homes are not specifically mentioned in the Nationa Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, they are considered to be motor vehicles subject to the Act. Because of their unique characteristics, mobile homes have been categorized as a separate vehicle type, 'mobile structure trailer,' under the motor vehicle safety standards 49 CFR Part 581. 'Mobile structure trailer' is defined in section 571.3 of that part.; The Defect Reports regulations (49 CFR Part 573) apply to manufacturer of all types of motor vehicles, including mobile structure trailers. They require manufacturers to report the number of vehicles manufactured during each calendar quarter. The description of the regulation's requirements in the article you enclosed is somewhat incomplete and accordingly we have enclosed a copy of the regulation for your guidance.; There are no specific forms which we require to be used in th submission of the specified information. Copies of acceptable formats you may wish to use, however, are also enclosed.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson