Interpretation ID: aiam1290
1100 City National Bank Tower
Oklahoma City
OK 73102;
Dear Mr. Kivel: Your request for information on odometer laws was forwarded to us b the Office of Consumer Affairs.; There is at this time no Federal law that requires odometers to b sealed. The Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, which we administer, prohibits altering, resetting, or disconnecting odometers except for lawful repair. It does not, however, require sealed odometers and automobile manufacturers do not normally seal odometer units. Some manufacturers incoporate (sic) anti-tampering features which stain the odometer drum with ink or that destroy its gears if an attempt is made to reverse its direction.; The Act does require disclosure of a vehicle's actual and recorde mileage by a seller before its transfer to a buyer. We are presently conducting a study of the Act's effectiveness.; Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Chief Counsel