Interpretation ID: nht92-9.49

DATE: January 16, 1992

FROM: Steve Ross -- Future Visions, Ltd.

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3/2/92 from Paul Jackson Rice to Steve Ross (A39; VSA 108(a)(2)(A))

TEXT:

Please supply me with the appropriate DOT Vehicle Safety Standards that would apply to my Truck-Car Auto-Theft Device. The device is described in the attached sheets; schematic of installation is also included. The device is designed to prevent the theft of a vehicle, by blocking the flow of hydraulic fluid, so the vehicle cannot be steered. There are three means with which prevent unintended driving while steering is locked. The device originally was designed for all size trucks and may mow be (proposed) to use in automobiles.

Please provide me with a most complete "interpretation" of the US-DOT Safety Standards Re: Steering Systems and my device.

If you should have any questions please call or Fax. I would be most appreciative if I could have a rapid determination.

Attachment

Description of Hydraulic Steering Lock (Text and graphics omitted)