Interpretation ID: aiam0958

Mr. H. Kropp, Robert Bosch GMBH, Unternehmensbereich Kraftfahrzeugausrustung, Entwicklungskoordination, 7 Stuttgard 30, Postfach 400, Germany; Mr. H. Kropp
Robert Bosch GMBH
Unternehmensbereich Kraftfahrzeugausrustung
Entwicklungskoordination
7 Stuttgard 30
Postfach 400
Germany;

Dear Mr. Kropp: This is in response to your letter of November 28, 1972, regarding th applicability of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, 'Flammability of Interior Materials', to battery boxes which are installed in vehicle occupant compartments.; The components that must meet the requirements of the standard ar listed in Paragraph S4.1. However, components not listed specifically in Paragraph S4.1, such as battery boxes, will nevertheless be covered to the extent that they are made of materials 'that are designed to absorb energy on contact by occupants in the event of a crash'.; Sincerely, Robert L. Carter, Associate Administrator, Motor Vehicl Programs;