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Interpretation ID: nht71-3.46

DATE: 07/21/71

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Lawrence R. Schneider; NHTSA

TO: Recreational Vehicle Institute, Inc.

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of June 22, 1971, enclosing a copy of Mr. Shrake's memorandum "Seat Belts Required by July 1, 1971", copy attached.

We concur in your conclusion that the seat belt requirement does not apply to chassis-cabs, cabs, and vans, manufactured before July 1, 1971, and that, on or subsequent to that date, are completed as, or modified to become, motor homes. We concur also with the other points set out in the memorandum.

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