Interpretation ID: aiam2014
Pirelli Tire Corporation
600 Third Avenue
New York
N.Y. 10016;
Dear Mr. Buzzi-Ferraris: #Please forgive the delay in responding t your letter of May 5, 1975, which inquired about the permissibility of iron-branding the letters 'N.A.' on the sidewall of certain passenger car tires to indicate that they are not adjustable under your warranty. #Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, *New Pneumatic Tires-Passenger Cars*, Specifies labeling and performance requirements for such tires. The NHTSA has no objection to the provision of additional labeling information such as the 'N.A.' which you have suggested. However, the tire must continue to be capable of meeting the standard's performance requirements at the completion of the hot-branding process. #Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Acting Chief Counsel;