Interpretation ID: aiam0103

Mr. R. J. Hart, Bugetta Inc., 3037 Enterprise Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; Mr. R. J. Hart
Bugetta Inc.
3037 Enterprise Avenue
Costa Mesa
CA 92626;

Dear Mr. Hart: With reference to your letter of August 14 and its enclose specification sheet covering the Bugetta, this vehicle appears to be a 'multipurpose passenger vehicle' for purpose of the Federal motor vehicle safety standards since it is constructed with features for occasional off road use.; Your understanding of the applicability of standards to multipurpos passenger vehicles is correct. We concur with your view that compliance with Standard No. 103 (Windshield Defrosting and Defogging) is a meaningless requirement for a vehicle with no top or windows.; Sincerely, Robert M. O'Mahoney, Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations