Interpretation ID: nht91-5.12

DATE: August 1, 1991

FROM: Thomas R. Steinhagen -- Director of Marketing, Custom Accessories, Inc.

TO: Dee Fujita -- Chief Counsel Office, NHTSA

TITLE: Re: NHTSA 571.107 Standard; Reflecting Surfaces

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 9-3-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Thomas R. Steinhagen (A38; Std. 107; VSA 108(a)(2)(A))

TEXT:

Custom Accessories, Inc. is an automotive aftermarket accessory manufacturer. Our products are sold at retail, to the end consumer. We do not manufacturer any products for OEM use.

One of our products is a wiper blade assembly.

We would like your official ruling as to whether aftermarket manufactured wiper blades are covered by NHTSA Standard 571.107; Reflecting Surfaces.

Your immediate response will be most appreciated.