Interpretation ID: aiam4031
Esq.
Julian & Pertz
P.C.
1629 Oneida Street
Utica
NY 13501;
Dear Mr. Pertz: I regret the delay in replying to your letter of July 12, 1985 regarding interpretations of Standard No. 111, *Rearview Mirrors*. You asked whether the agency has issued any interpretations concerning S5.1.2 of the standard. In addition, you asked whether Ford Motor Company had submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) any interpretations of paragraph S5.1.2 of Standard No. 111, regarding requirements for mounting inside rearview mirrors in passenger cars.; This agency administers the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safet Act of 1966. As part of its responsibilities, this office issues interpretations of safety standards, upon written request. This agency has issued two interpretations of S5.1.2 of Standard No. 111. Copies of these interpretations are enclosed.; In addition, NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance investigate the compliance of different makes of passenger cars with Standard No. 111 between 1977 and 1981. The Ford passenger car models tested were the Ford LTD, Econoline, and Fiesta and the Mercury Zephyr and Cougar. As part of its submission to the agency in these investigations, Ford provided information on its compliance with S5.1.2. The files are available on microfiche from the Technical Reference Office, Room 5108 (202-426-2768) at the address shown above, and the file numbers are CIR Nos. 1708, 2062, 2063, 2064, and 2245.; Your request in your letter of September 3, 1985, for comments by For on notices of proposed rulemaking on Standard No. 111 has been referred to the Docket Section. They will reply directly to you regarding this information.; I hope this information is helpful to you. Sincerely, Erika Z. Jones, Chief Counsel