Interpretation ID: aiam3600
United States Senator
200 North High Street
Suite 600
Columbus
OH 43215;
Dear Senator Glenn: This responds to your July 1, 1982, letter enclosing correspondenc from your constituent Mr. Donald M. Robinson. Mr. Robinson would like to know whether Federal regulations prohibit him from purchasing a pickup cab and chassis without the body attached. The answer to his question is no.; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration only requires tha all vehicles be manufactured in compliance with the applicable motor vehicle safety standards. We have no requirement, nor do we know of any other Federal regulation, that would prevent Mr. Robinson from purchasing just the cab and chassis of a vehicle that he desires. When he adds his own utility body to the cab and chassis, he would become the final-stage vehicle manufacturer and would be required to certify that the completed vehicle complies with all applicable Federal safety standards. I am enclosing copies of the regulations pertinent to such an operation.*; If I can be of further assistance to you or Mr. Robinson, pleas contact me.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel