Interpretation ID: nht88-4.7

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 11/10/88

FROM: RICHARD R. LENDER -- PRESIDENT COACHLAND INC

TO: CHIEF COUNSEL OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY STANDARDS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 12/09/88, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES -- NHTSA, TO RICHARD R. LENDER, REDBOOK A33, STANDARD 205

TEXT: Dear Sir:

In June of 1985 we imported some windshields from Mexico for vintage buses produced from 1955 through 1962. These windshields fit only these buses and no others. At that time we conferred with Francis Armstrong of the U.S. Department of Transportation. We were given permission for this import because they were for buses built prior to 1-1-68.

We now have another shipment at the border ready to be imported. The same windshields that were imported in 1985 Since they do not have the DOT stamp but do meet all other regulations and since Mr. Armstrong is no longer with the department Mr. George S hifflett requested that we write to you for an interpretation of the law regarding these windshields. These windshields have the following markings on them:

GET Glass

NOM - 1015 -1

Clas Made in Mexico

I would like to reemphasize that these windshields only fit buses built from 1955 to 1962.

These windshields are now at the border and to prevent a large storage bill your expedite in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Should you have any questions in this regard please do not hesitate to call me collect.

Very truly yours,