Interpretation ID: aiam2909
American Honda Motor Co.
Inc.
P.O. Box 50
Gardena
California 90247;
Dear Mr. Gill: This is in response to your letters of October 9, 1978, and October 20 1978, concerning Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 115, *Vehicle identification number*.; Since the agency was considering petition for reconsideration when you letter was received, we concluded that it would be more helpful to respond to your letter after the revised standard was issued. A copy of a notice of the amendments to the standard and a copy of a notice of proposed rulemaking to further amend the standard are enclosed.; The type face shown in the attachment to your letter of October 9 1978, meets the requirements of S4.3.1. Since the standard does not specify a location for the placement of the VIN on motorcycles, it may be stamped on the certification label. However, Honda should also consider stamping the VIN on the cycle frame as well, to aid in recovery if the motorcycle is stolen.; Sincerely, Joseph J. Levin, Jr., Chief Counsel