Interpretation ID: nht88-2.57

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/26/88

FROM: RON MOXHAM

TO: ERICA JONES -- OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNCIL NATIONAL HWY. TRAFFIC SAFETY ADM.

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 03/17/89 FROM ERIKA Z. JONES TO J. JAMES EXON -- SENATE, REDBOOK A33; STANDARD 108, VSA 108(A)(1)(A), VSA 108(A)(2)(A), PART 567.7; LETTER DATED 02/09/89 FROM J. JAMES EXON -- SENATE TO NHTSA; LETTER DATED 01/26/89 FROM RON MOXHAM TO J. JAMES EXON

TEXT: Dear Ms. Jones

Mr. John Massero of your office referred me to you for a technical question. I am in the process of developing an add-on-trunk for mini vans, etc. This would be a detachable box which could be placed on the vehicle when needed. It would attach either to the liftgate bumper, or frame. It would extend 16"-20" beyond the bumper (when in use). See attached drawing.

My question is what highway regulations will I have to comply with? Will the "trunk" have to have a bumper? Will it have to have separate taillights & stoplights? Etc.

I would appreciate any information you can provide regarding this project.

Please let me know if I can provide any further information.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

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