Interpretation ID: aiam1769
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Framingham
Massachusetts 01701;
Dear Mr. Haynes:#Please forgive the delay in responding to your lette of October 11, 1974, enclosing sample labels and requesting approval of Dennison's labeling technique to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106-74, *Brake Hoses*, for labeling brake hose assemblies.#The NHTSA interprets a band a label which encircles the hose completely and attaches to itself. To constitute labeling at all, of course, the band must be affixed to the hose in such a manner that it cannot easily be removed. Furthermore, all of the label information must remain visible after the band has been affixed. From this discussion, you should be able to determine the compliance of your labeling method with the standard. The NHTSA does not approve specific designs in advance because the material, installation method, and underlying material can significantly affect the quality of the specific design.#Yours truly,Richard B. Dyson,Acting Chief Counsel;