Interpretation ID: aiam0457

Mr. J. G. Abbott, Transportation Chemicals, Development & Service, Dow Chemical Europe, S.A., Todi-Strasse 68, 8810 Horgen 2, Switzerland; Mr. J. G. Abbott
Transportation Chemicals
Development & Service
Dow Chemical Europe
S.A.
Todi-Strasse 68
8810 Horgen 2
Switzerland;

Dear Mr. Abbott: This is in reply to your letter of September 24 to Francis Armstron regarding the effective date of the new Federal motor vehicle brake fluid standard, No. 116.; The effective date of March 1, 1972, means that any vehicl *manufactured* on or after that date for sale in the United States must be equipped with brake fluid meeting Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 116.; Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Chief Counsel