Interpretation ID: nht90-2.47

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: May 18, 1990

FROM: David W. Holscher -- General Sales Manager, Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc.

TO: Taylor Vinson -- Legal Council, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 8-31-90 from P.J. Rice to D. Holscher (Std. 108; VSA 108(a)(2); A36)

TEXT:

I am writing to you from Dreyer & Reinbold Infiniti in Indianapolis, IN. I am General Sales Manager here and one of our customers has requested a factory design rear spoiler on their new Infiniti. The rear spoiler contains a 3rd brake light which will i lluminate during brake application. This would be an addition to the existing rear window brake light. The rear window brake light is not removable because of damage to the interior of the car which would cost a large amount of money to repair.

I need something in writing in regard to standard 108 to allow me to understand that by installing this spoiler, I am not violating any federal NHTSA regulations. I had talked on the phone to one of your people and they suggested that I write you for fi nal verification of this fact.

Your help is greatly appreciated and you can contact me at this phone number 317-573-0222. Enclosed please find an addressed stamped envelope.