Interpretation ID: nht73-4.46

DATE: 08/07/73

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; R. B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: Kesler Precision Optics

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Thank you for your letter of July 12, 1973, enclosing an accessory passenger car mirror that you feel is a detriment to motor vehicle safety.

Since the unit incorporates two convex mirrors it does not comply with the requirements of Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors for original equipment on passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles. However, the Standard does not cover aftermarket items such as the unit you sent, and its sale is therefore not prohibited under Federal regulations.

Yours truly,

July 12, 1973

National Highway Traffic safety Administration Chief of Counsel

Attention: Mr. D. Vinson

As per our telephone conversation yesterday I am writting to confirm this report on the Blue Fox matter. I also sending package of mirror product so you gentlemen can see how unsafe it is to the driving public. I have myself researched this type of design and I know this could be alot safer being impact resistance and distortion free. The most important this product states it eliminates blind spot left and right. Also the mirror cuts off center viewing area on all standard automobile mirrors when this mirror is attached over other original mirror on the vehicle. This mirror is being distributed throughout the nation in auto(Illegible Word). Like(Illegible Word) here on the west coast and Aid stores there on the east coast. Now the public does not know this type of mirror design until they try one out, but then the person driving with it might be to late of finding out by already having an accident. To your judgement.

Sincerely Yours,

R. Kesler

Please send confirm report of Administration decision to Kesler Precision Optics.