Interpretation ID: nht68-1.45

DATE: 01/18/68

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Joseph R. O'Gorman; NHTSA

TO: Ander-BTT Incorporated

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: We are in receipt of your letter dated November 30, 1967, forwarded to us through the Michigan Department of State Police.

This letter is in answer to your inquiry as to whether your mobile home or trailer house is required to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. From the brief description of your product we would state that your vehicle would fall into the category of the multi-purpose passenger vehicle.

Enclosed is a copy of the Initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Your attention is directed to Subpart B. This section indicates those safety standards which multi-purpose passenger vehicles are required to comply with.

Also enclosed is a notice published in the Federal Register dated November 4, 1967, stating the Certification Requirement effective January 1, 1968.

If we can provide additional information, please feel free to contact this office.