Interpretation ID: aiam3359

Mr. J. Joe Ohashi, Assistant Manager, Kippondenso Sales, Inc., 21840 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075; Mr. J. Joe Ohashi
Assistant Manager
Kippondenso Sales
Inc.
21840 West Nine Mile Road
Southfield
Michigan 48075;

Dear Mr. Ohashi: This is in response to your letter of July 30, 1980, to Mr. John W Carson regarding the dimensions of pliers referred to in paragraph S5.1 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 127, Speedometers and odometers.; The requirements for jaws 25.4mm or less as shown in your sketch o slip joint pliers applies to the dimensions labeled 'R.' The requirement for chain nose pliers with a nose length of 45 mm or less as shown in your sketch applies to dimension 'P.' The enclosed print of slip joint and chain nose pliers clarifies these requirements.; Sincerely, George L. Parker, Chief, Crash Avoidance Division, Vehicl Safety Standards;