Interpretation ID: aiam3275

Mr. Philip J. Carpenter, Administrative Engineer, Miller Tilt-Top Trailer, Inc., 450 S. 992 Street, P.O. Box 14247, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214; Mr. Philip J. Carpenter
Administrative Engineer
Miller Tilt-Top Trailer
Inc.
450 S. 992 Street
P.O. Box 14247
Milwaukee
Wisconsin 53214;

Dear Mr. Carpenter: This is in response to your letter of April 2, 1980, in which yo request approval for the vehicle identification numbering (VIN) system Miller Tilt-Top Trailer, Inc., proposes to use to satisfy the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 115 (49 CFR 571.115).; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not approve manufacturer's compliance with the safety standard, as manufacturers serve as self-certifiers under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. However, my office has reviewed your proposed system. Based on our understanding of the information that you have provided, your system apparently complies with Standard No. 115. We would also recommend that when you submit information to the agency pursuant to S6 of the standard, you follow each 'series' designation (4th and 5th characters of the VIN) with the phrase 'rectangular, flat platform trailer and body.'; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel