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Interpretation ID: 1983-2.34

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 07/27/83

FROM: PEKKA SUURONEN -- RACEMARK INTERNATIONAL INC

TO: CHIEF COUNSEL NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 11/17/83 FROM FRANK BERNDT -- NHTSA TO PEKKA SUURONEN, REDBOOK A25, STANDARD 108, NOA 30

TEXT: Gentlemen:

On behalf of our principal "Hella" (Germany), I am writing to you to find out about headlamp legality.

(1) Is a sealed headlamp with replaceable European H4 bulb considered legal (like Cibie BOBI), provided it meets with all the applicable SAE standards?

(2) As above, but with the new "Ford" bulb (6 standard sizes)?

I am looking forward to your reply.

Yours truly,