Interpretation ID: aiam0490

Mr. Thomas G. Maylone, General Manager, Trike Motor Company, P.O. Box 1044, Pontiac, MI 48056; Mr. Thomas G. Maylone
General Manager
Trike Motor Company
P.O. Box 1044
Pontiac
MI 48056;

Dear Mr. Maylone: You wrote some time ago to request information concerning th application of various motor vehicle safety standards to passenger cars with curb weights of less than 1,000 pounds. Contrary to the information you obtained from *Motor Trend*, this category of passenger cars is still exempt from the standards. There is a possibility that at some future date the exemption granted by 571.7(a) will be changed or revoked, but any such action can be taken only after opportunity for public comment.; Please advise us if you feel it necessary to have your remainin questions answered.; Sincerely, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel