Interpretation ID: aiam3926
J.S. Welding
Rt. 5 Box 496
Denham Springs
LA 70726;
Dear Mr. Strickland: I am responding to your February 20, 1985 request for informatio regarding Federal regulation of trailer manufacturing.; There is no Federal licensing requirement for the manufacture o trailers, which are considered motor vehicles under Federal law. As a manufacturer of a motor vehicle, however, you must submit identification information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under 49 CFR Part 566, *Manufacturer Identification*. You must also certify that each trailer complies with all applicable Federal regulations. The procedure is specified in 49 CFR Part 567.; At this time, the only safety standards applicable to all trailers ar Safety Standard No. 108, *Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment*, Safety Standard No. 120, *Tire Selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars*, and Safety Standard No. 115, *Vehicle Identification Number-Basic Requirements*. The content requirements for the vehicle identification number are found at Part 565. Trailers with certain braking systems also must meet Safety Standard No. 106, *Brake hoses*, Safety Standard No. 116, *Motor vehicle brake fluids*, and Safety Standard No. 121, *Air brake systems*. These standards are found in Part 571 of 49 CFR.; I am enclosing an information sheet that explains how you can obtai copies of these regulations. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.; Sincerely, Jeffrey R. Miller, Chief Counsel