Interpretation ID: aiam0337
P.E.
830 Tostenabe Lane
North Muskegon
MI 49445;
Dear Mr. Strum: In your letter of April 20, 1971, to Robert L. Carter you ask fo copies of regulations governing 'the construction, equipping, and operation of private motor coaches.' It is our understanding that you wish to construct a vehicle for your own use upon a standard Dodge M-300 motor coach chassis.; A motor coach is categorized as a 'multipurpose passenger vehicle under the Federal motor vehicle safety standards. I enclose copies of the following safety standards which would apply to the motor coach body that you wish to construct, and with which you, as a 'manufacturer' of a motor vehicle, must ensure compliance.; >>>102 - Transmission Shift Lever, etc. (Note S3.2) 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems 104 - Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems 107 - Reflecting Surfaces 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate (sic) Equipment 111 - Rearview Mirrors 205 - Glazing Materials 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components 208 - Seat Belt Installation (effective July 1, 1971) 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies (effective September 1, 1971, th requirements in effect until then apply only to equipment manufacturers)<<<; This agency has no regulations governing the 'operation' of a privat motor home, however, Michigan may have special provisions as a prerequisite to the registration of a motor home.; Sincerely, Lawrence R. Schneider, Acting Chief Counsel