Interpretation ID: aiam4324
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Executive Director
North Platte Development Corporation
P. O. Box 968
North Platte
NE 69101;
Dear Mr. Baird: This responds to your letter concerning a design for a remote automati starting system for motor vehicles. Enclosed is a copy of a September 15, 1986 letter, addressed to C&A Control System, Inc., which discusses the general issues raised by your letter. Also enclosed is a copy of an information sheet which we prepared for manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment.; While remote automatic starting systems can be designed so that they d not conflict with any Federal motor vehicle safety standard, you should be aware that this agency strongly advises that cars should never be left unattended with the engine running. Remote automatic starting systems create that vehicle condition. I am enclosing a copy of a recent press release which cautions motorists that allowing a cold engine to idle for an extended period of time could lead to a fire. The agency has previously warned of the danger of inadvertent movement by unattended cars which are left running.; I urge you to consider these and other safety issues as you evaluat the safety of your device.; Sincerely, Erika Z. Jones, Chief Counsel