Interpretation ID: nht92-2.30

DATE: 11/16/92

FROM: M. K. CHAUDHARI -- DEPUTY DIRECTOR, THE AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

TO: PAUL JACKSON RICE -- CHIEF COUNSEL, NHTSA

COPYEE: NAME ILLEGIBLE

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 2-9-93 FROM JOHN WOMACK TO M. K. CHAUDHARI (A40; REDBOOK (2); STD. 106)

TEXT: Thank you very much for the literature you have sent on breaking regulations issued by the NHTSA. This information will be very useful in our work.

I am interested to know about the procedure for obtaining DOT certification on Automotive Components in general and brake hose ends (Metallic ends in particular. I would request information on the following points:

1. No. of samples to be submitted for testing. 2. Time required for testing 3. Test theries 4. Periodicity of testing 5. In case of failure in the first attempt. No. of fresh samples to be submitted 6. Any agency has been authorized in India for certification as per DOT specs. 7. Any other relevant information.

Please send any printed catalogues or brochures on DOT testing and certification procedure.

With kind regards.