Interpretation ID: nht89-2.83

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 08/28/89

FROM: ALLEN R. ANDRLIK -- MARKETING MANAGER AUSTRALIAN TRADE COMMISSION

TO: DEE FUJITA -- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COUNCIL - NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 01/09/90 FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD -- NHTSA TO ALLEN R. ANDRLIK -- AUSTRALIAN TRADE COMMISSION; REDBOOK A35; STANDARD 201; VSA 108 [2] [A]; PART 567.7

TEXT: Dear Ms. Fujita:

As we discussed on the telephone last week, I am now writing to obtain a ruling from your office that the Milford Cargo Barrier does not fall under any NHTSA standards.

I understand, that in order to obtain a written ruling from you, that I must submit a copy of the Milford Cargo Barrier product brochure so that you will understand exactly what it is and how it is designed to protect both the driver and front seat passe nger of any station wagon, van, or panel truck from the contents of the cargo area, which could injure them during an accident. I also believe that this product is not covered under DOT Standard Number 201 or Standard 208.

I look forward to receiving your written opinion after you have had a chance to review the attached product brochure. I will then forward your reply directly to the manufacturer in Australia.

Yours sincerely,