Interpretation ID: aiam1009

Tom Caine, Esq., Legal Counsel, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH, 44316; Tom Caine
Esq.
Legal Counsel
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
OH
44316;

Dear Mr. Caine: This is to confirm your conversation with Dave Schmeltzer of thi office in which he informed you that a spare tire that is installed in a new vehicle within the occupant compartment would not have to meet the requirements of Standard No. 302 if it is not designed to absorb energy on contact by occupants in the event of a crash. However, this ruling is limited to the actual tire and would not apply to the wheel housing cover of a spare tire since that would be a component specified in S4.1 of the standard.; Sincerely, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel