Interpretation ID: aiam2751
602 Cordova Place
Davis
CA 95616;
Dear Mr. Mrak: This is in reply to your letter of January 30, 1978, to Ms. Joa Claybrook, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), concerning the seat belts in your Cougar automobile.; Your original letter of December 12, 1977, to Secretary Brock Adams complaining about the seat belts in your automobile has been answered. A copy of our reply is enclosed to this letter and is still relevant to your problem.; As long as the lap-shoulder belt intersection is not less than 6 inche from the vertical centerline of the driver, any other location that is comfortable and easy to use is allowable. We suggest that you again contact your dealer to determine if the belt arrangement can be modified to be better suited to your condition and yet have the belt configuration remain within the NHTSA requirements.; Sincerely, Elwood T. Driver, Acting Associate Administrator fo Rulemaking;