Interpretation ID: aiam0723
McLaughlin Equipment Company
Box 2765/320-27th Street
Fargo
NC 58102;
Dear Mr. McLaughlin: This is in further reply to your letters to the National Transportatio Safety Board and the Secretary of Commerce that have been referred to this office.; In your letter to the National Transportation Safety Board you discus the remounting of old school bus bodies on new truck chassis and ask, 'what are the implications of a body shop taking the responsibility of modifying the vehicle?' It is assumed that when you refer to modifying you mean remounting a used school bus body on a new chassis.; Persons who mount used bodies on new chassis are considered to b manufacturers within the meaning of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and specifically a final stage manufacturer as defined in Part 568 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.; We appreciate your bringing this situation to our attention an presently have the matter under investigation.; If you are aware of any one currently involved in this type of busines who might not be aware of their responsibilities, please furnish specific details.; I am enclosing the following pertinent publications: >>>1. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 2. Notice of Publications Change. 3. Part 566 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Manufacturer Identification.; 4. Part 567 - Certification. 5. Part 568 - Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages. 6. Part 573 - Defect Reports. 7. Part 574 - Tire Identification.<<< If you have further questions, I will be pleased to answer them. Sincerely, Francis Armstrong, Director, Office of Standard Enforcement, Motor Vehicle Programs;