Interpretation ID: aiam1284

Mr. Robert G. Beaumont, President, Sebring Vanguard, Inc., P.O. Box 1479, Sebring Air Terminal, Sebring, FL 33870; Mr. Robert G. Beaumont
President
Sebring Vanguard
Inc.
P.O. Box 1479
Sebring Air Terminal
Sebring
FL 33870;

Dear Mr. Beaumont: This is in response to your request for clarification of the meaning o 'truck chassis' as it appears in the definition of 'multipurpose passenger vehicle.'; The term 'truck chassis' has been used in the Motor Vehicle Safet Standards since their initial issuance in 1967. It was not explicitly defined at that time although it was and is in common use within the motor vehicle industry.; In light of the notice proposing redefinition of multipurpose passenge vehicle and the comments on that proposal, we are considering the desirability of further explanation of the term.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel