Interpretation ID: nht91-6.50

DATE: November 1, 1991

FROM: Tadoru Yamamoto -- General Manager, Technical Administration Division, Hino Motors Ltd.

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Questions on the Interpretation of FMVSS 113 "Hood & Latch System"

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 1/13/92 from Paul Jackson Rice to Tadoru Yamamoto (A39; Std. 113)

TEXT:

Hino Motors, Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of heavy duty diesel trucks & buses. We export some kinds of trucks & buses to the United States.

We are now developing new model vehicles (cab-over type) which have a front panel. In designing the front panel, we have some questions on the interpretation of FMVSS 113 "Hood & Latch System."

It will be greatly appreciated if you would answer the attached questionnaire by Nov. 20, 1991 at the latest. If possible, we would like to receive your answer by facsimile. Our FAX No. is 011-81-0425-86-5006. I'm looking forward to your reply.