Interpretation ID: nht68-2.10

DATE: 06/04/68

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Robert M. O'Mahoney; NHTSA

TO: Canadian Embassy

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in responce to your letters of April 15 and February 15 to Mr. B. A. Boaz of the Office of Public Affairs, Federal Highway Administration.

With reference to a Canadian manufacturer of motor buses you have asked "What safety regulations currently apply to importation of motor buses." Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 102, 107, 205, and 209 currently apply to all motor buses; in addition, Standard No. 108 applies to motor buses 50 inches or more in overall width. I enclose a copy of the Standards for your guidance, together with a copy of the regulations governing importation of these vehicles.

You have also asked advice as to placing of lights required, vehicle braking requirements, and propane tank installation for "tent camper trailers" and "truck campers" manufactured by Specialites Capri limited of Montreal. Standard No. 108 applies to all trailers 80 or more inches in overall width, and specifies the lighting requirements for these vehicles. Thus far it is the only standard applicable to trailers. Therte are no Federal braking or propane talk installation requirements for these vehicles. The truck camper manufactured by Capri is considered motor vehicle equipment and must conform to the glazing material requirements of Standard No. 205. I enclose a copy of a recent Notice of Ruling Regarding Campers which will be of assistance to Capri.

If there are further questions we shall be glad to answer them, and I am sorry for the delay in responding to you.