Interpretation ID: nht91-1.29

DATE: January 24, 1991

FROM: Nancy J. Hunt -- Paralegal to John T. McDowell, Bankston & McDowell

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3-25-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Nancy J. Hunt (A37; Std. 301)

TEXT:

I am contacting you for the purpose of confirming the official ruling as it relates to FMVSS 301-75 (Rear Impact, Fuel Integrity Test Protocol) with respect to whether the spare tire is required to be in its proper place inside a vehicle at the time of testing.

We would appreciate a copy of any and all protocols, requirements, and regulations as well as any recommendations regarding the inclusion and/or exclusion of a spare tire during automobile testing. We would also welcome your comments or opinions regarding this matter.

Should you have any questions concerning our request, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Thank you for your cooperation.