Interpretation ID: nht88-4.26

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 12/01/88

FROM: RICHARD L. STORY

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER 04/03/89, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES -- NHTSA TO RICHARD L. STORY, REDBOOK A33, STANDARD 218

TEXT: Gentleman

I would like to obtain some information form the NHTSA.

I purchased a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, in the rear seats the car has brackets for shoulder harness.

I contacted the dealer which I purchased the car from and asked to have the shoulder harness installed I was advised that their was a cost of $ 350.000 to do this.

I once saw a TV program on seat belth and traffic safety which stated this was to be installed in a auto by the car company at no charge to the auto owner.

I would like to know if their is a law that does state the car company must do this, if so could you please advise me on this and who I would contact in Ford Motor Company to have the shoulder harness installed. Thank you.

sincerely