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Interpretation ID: aiam0022

Mr. David A. Phelps, Jr., Engineering Services, Blue Bird Body Company, Fort Valley, GA 31030; Mr. David A. Phelps
Jr.
Engineering Services
Blue Bird Body Company
Fort Valley
GA 31030;

Dear Mr. Phelps: In response to your letter of May 12, 1967, regarding th classification of your Blue Bird Wanderlodge, I have enclosed a copy of the Initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. On page 2408 of this document, 'Bus' is defined as a motor vehicle with motive power, except a trailer, designed for carrying more than 10 persons. With the assumption that your Wanderlodge does have seating capacity for more than 10 people, it would therefore be classified as a bus.; Thank you for your interest in the motor vehicle safety program of thi Bureau.; Sincerely yours, George C. Nield, Acting Director, Motor Vehicle Safet Performance Service;

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