Interpretation ID: nht88-3.54

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: SEPT. 17, 1988

FROM: MARK JANSEN -- CHEVY DUTY PICKUP PARTS

TO: TAYLOR VINSON -- LEGAL COUNSEL, NHTSA

ATTACHMT: UNDATED LETTER TO MARK JENSEN, CHEVY DUTY PICKUP PARTS, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, NHTSA

TEXT: I own and operate a small parts store specializing in parts for 1947-1966 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. I have many requests for parklamp and taillamp lenses for these pickups that are not currently available. I would like to have these lenses reman ufactured and am requesting information concerning requirements and restrictions before proceeding.

These will be reproduced exactly like the original lenses, which I assume would have been approved by the D.O.T. Must the reproduction lenses also be supplied to the D.O.T. for approval? If so, how is this accomplished? Is there a charge for this serv ice? Will be anxiously awaiting your reply.