Interpretation ID: nht90-2.17

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: April 18, 1990

FROM: Michael O'Donnell

TO: Chief Counsel's Office, NHTSA

TITLE: Applicable Regulations

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 7-18-90 to Michael O'Donnell from Paul Jackson Rice; (A35; VSA 108(a)(2) TEXT:

Some time ago, I contacted Ms. Tislghman at telephone #: 1-202-366-2992 inquiring about your departmental regulations regarding non-commercial vehicles. At that time, I was informed that National Highway Transportation Safety Regulations only apply in r egard to the manufacture of New Vehicles and further these regulations only apply in regard to vehicles made/used for commercial application(s).

If this is still the case, I would appreciate a letter from you to that effect. If not, please inform me of any regulations applying to a recreational vehicle/house coach.

The vehicle is a 1977 school bus conversion and is for personal and family use only, not for any type of commercial operation.

I will supply any further information you may require. Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation.