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Interpretation ID: 1985-04.51

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 12/31/85

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Erika Z. Jones; NHTSA

TO: Mr. Warren H. Cox

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT:

December 31, 1985 Mr. Warren H. Cox Haynesville Correction Unit #17 Haynesville, VA 22472 Dear Mr. Cox: This is to follow-up on the letter of October 11, 1985, sent to you concerning the effect of our regulations on modifications made to used vehicles. Unfortunately, there was a typographical error in the third sentence of the third paragraph, The sentence should have read "However, in making modifications to a used vehicle, commercial businesses do not have to comply with the safety standards that would apply if the modifications are made before the vehicle is first sold." We regret the error. Sincerely, Original Signed By Erika Z. Jones Chief Counsel