Interpretation ID: nht73-5.34
DATE: 10/30/73
FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Robert L. Carter; NHTSA
TO: Worcester Polytechnical Institute
TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION
TEXT: Thank you for your letter of October 10, 1973, and your inquiry concerning Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, and enforcement actions concerning this standard.
Standard No. 301, Fuel Tanks, Fuel Tank Filler Pipes, and Fuel Tank Connections - Passenger Cars, was effective January 1, 1968, and defined the amount of fuel leakage permissible incidental to a 30 mile-per-hour, fixed barrier collision. A copy of this standard is enclosed for your information.
Historically, this standard has not been the basis of any fines, penalties, or recalls as far as the industry is concerned; however, it has been the basis for two relatively minor, voluntary design changes within the industry.
Recently, actions have been taken to substantially upgrade Standard No. 301. An amendment to the standard published August 20, 1973 (38 F.R. 22397) expanded the standard to include all motor vehicles under 10,000 pounds, except motorcycles, cover the entire fuel system and provide a rollover provision. A Notice of Proposed Rule Making, also published August 20, 1973 (38 F.R. 22417) provided(Illegible Words) and rear impact requirements, as well as a dynamic rollover provision. Copies of these two actions are also enclosed for your information.
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