Interpretation ID: aiam0767
Normark Corporation
4839 Memphis Street
Dallas
Texas 75206;
Dear Mr. Natinsky: This is in response to your letter of June 26, 1972, to the Office o the regional administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, concerning the Bond Bug.; For purposes of Federal motor vehicle safety standards, the Bond bug i classified as a 'motorcycle' since it is a 'motor vehicle...designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground'. The only Federal standard currently applicable to it is Standard No. 108, *Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment*. Standard No. 123, *Motorcycle Brake Systems* will apply to motorcycles manufactured on or after January 1, 1974. I enclose a copy of each for your information. The new standard on motorcycle controls and displays, No. 123, does not apply to a motorcycle equipped with a steering wheel.; If you are interested in importing this vehicle on a commercial basis suggest that you write us directly for information on obligations of the manufacturer and importer concerning consumer information and safety-related defect notification.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson. Assistant Chief Counsel