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Interpretation ID: nht95-1.55

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: February 6, 1995

FROM: Truman J. Lothen

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 3/31/95 LETTER FROM PHILIP R. RECHT TO TRUMAN J. LOTHEN (A43; STD. 207)

TEXT: I am designing a van seat/bed for aftermarket installation. This seat would be fastened to the van floor in the cargo area. I gave the following questions:

1. Does your department have safety standards that must (should) be designed into aftermarket vehicle seats?

2. This seat would be provided with a lap seat belt and shoulder belt with one end attached to the seat frame and the other to the vehicle structure similar to whats currently used in automobiles. What safety design standards must be incorporated into this restraing system?

3. Would this seat require compliance testing to meet safety requirements?

Would [Illegible Words] information of publications on the above.