Interpretation ID: nht73-4.2

DATE: 04/04/73

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Richard B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: Yuma Tire & Recapping Inc.

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of February 28, 1973, requesting a detailed explanation of what you must do to conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 117, "Retreaded Pneumatic Tires". You also ask whether there are record keeping requirements, such as to maintain the name and address of customers to whom tires are sold.

There are specific requirements for retreaders and their dealers to record and maintain the name and address of each tire purchaser. This is done through the use of a code number molded or branded onto each tire. These requirements (49 CFR Part 574, copy enclosed) have been in effect since May 22, 1971.

We have enclosed a copy of Standard No. 117. We regret that we cannot provide a detailed explanation of these requirements as you request. We refer you to either private counsel or to one of the many associations of retreaders whom we understand can assist you in implementing the standard. If after reading the standard you have questions of a specific nature regarding its provisions, we will respond to them.

ENC.