Interpretation ID: aiam0161
Secretary-Treasurer
Parsons Mobile Products
Inc.
2013 Belmont
Parsons
KS 67357;
Dear Mr. Remmert: Thank you for your letter dated March 18, 1969, in which yo state,'[W]e differ from all other motor-home manufacturers in that we use an existing chassis body combination, which has already been certified by General Motors Corporation. Therefore, to the best of our knowledge, all certification and safety requirements are being met or exceeded at this time.'; Your letter and the materials that you enclosed with it indicate tha you alter a completed vehicle in a way that affects components necessary for compliance with safety standards, and change the vehicle type from a truck to a multipurpose passenger vehicle within the meaning of regulations issued pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 CFR S. 371.3). In so doing you are evidently acting as a manufacturer within the meaning of section 102(5) of the Act, and must comply with the Certification Regulations that apply to motor vehicle manufacturers (49 CFR Part 367, pp. 38-40 of the enclosed pamphlet). Copies of the Act and pertinent regulations are enclosed.; The information requested in our letter to you dated February 14, 1969 is still relevant. Could we please have your response to that inquiry as soon as possible.; We trust this reply will be of assistance to you in your desire t comply with existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and regulations.; Sincerely, Francis Armstrong, Director, Office of Performance Analysis Motor Vehicle Safety Performance Service;