Interpretation ID: aiam0561
Project Director
National Association of Auto Trim Shops
Auto Trim News
129 Broadway
Lynbrook
NY
11563;
Dear Miss Morin: This is in reply to your letter of December 15, 1971, concerning Moto Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, 'Flammability of Interior Materials.'; You ask whether the standard applies to new cars manufactured afte September 1, 19072, or to any car sold after that date as well. The standard applies to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1972. Vehicles manufactured before September 1, 1972, which would not be required to comply with the standard, may still be sold after that date.; Your second question is whether the standard applies only to ne vehicles, or whether it also applies to the aftermarket. As the standard applies only to vehicles manufactured on or after its effective date, replacement or aftermarket materials are not subject to its requirements.; A copy of the standard, as well as a copy of a proposed amendment, ar enclosed in accordance with your request.; We are pleased to be of assistance. Sincerely, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel