Interpretation ID: nht91-6.48

DATE: November 1, 1991

FROM: Sandra Mesh-Witucki -- Paralegal, McGraw, Borchard, & Martin

TO: Mary Versailles -- Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Gettel

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 12-10-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Sandra Mesh-Witucki (A38; Std. 208)

TEXT:

In recapping our telephone conversation, this case involves a 1987 Chevrolet Cargo Van Conversion which was involved in an accident in which a vehicle driven northbound in the same southbound lane struck the van head-on.

Allegedly, a rear seat passenger suffered a spinal fracture from the lap belt.

I have enclosed the requested information: GBWR weight of 4,138 before conversion; invoice of the original manufacture; invoice of original purchase.

I have not been able to get a weight or weight estimate for the van following conversion.

Please forward a certified copy of all rules/standards applicable to this van both before and after conversion, and any other information you feel may be of assistance.

If any fee is involved in procuring this information, pleas forward your bill which will be paid promptly.

If there are any questions or more information is needed, please call.

Thank you.