Interpretation ID: nht90-2.44

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: May 11, 1990

FROM: Stephen R. Darling -- C.E.T., Presvac Systems (Burlington) Limited

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: Re 49CRF575 - "Vehicle Owners Manual"

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 5-31-90 from S.P. Wood to S. Nishibori (Part 575.6); Also attached to Federal Register, 49 CFR Part 575, (11-27-89 Edition), pages 48745-48749 (text omitted); Also attached to letter dated 10-1-90 from P.J. Rice to S.R. Darling (A36; Std. 567; Std. 568)

TEXT:

Upon reviewing the recent publication of "Trailer/Body Builder", I noticed the article concerning manufactures statement in owners manual for N.H.T.S.A. notification in case of vehicle defects, as covered in 49CFR575.

As a Liquid Cargo Vessel Trailer manufacturer, we acknowledge our obligations in complying with this regulation by September 1, 1990.

However, in our other area of manufacturing, namely fabricating and installing Liquid Cargo Tanks onto existing or modified truck chassis, we question our obligations.

Could you please advise us of our obligations, if any with regards to 49CFR575 and our truck mounted cargo vessels.

Thanking you in advance; we remain,

Yours very truly