Interpretation ID: nht80-2.50

DATE: 06/09/80

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Frank Berndt; NHTSA

TO: Yarbrough manufacturing Co. Inc.

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This will confirm your telephone conversation of April 23, 1980, with Mr. Nelson Erickson of the Office of Vehicle Safety Standards concerning Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 115 - Vehicle identification number.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not give advance approval of a manufacturer's compliance with motor vehicle safety standards or regulations, as it is the manufacturer's responsibility under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act to ensure that its vehicles comply with the applicable safety standards. However, my office has reviewed your proposed system. Based on our understanding of the information which you have provided, your system apparently complies with Standard No. 115.

Sincerely,

ATTACH.

YARBROUGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.

March 24, 1980

Nelson Erickson -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT

RE: FMVSS No. 115. VIN for trailers to tow Boats, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Utility and similar items.

Dear Sir:

Last week, we discussed by phone the information needed to properly complete section 2 of the new vehicle identification number. I have put together the data on our trailers with a sample serial number. Will you please review this information and let me know if it complies with all the provisions of No. 115 concerning our type of trailers.

Enclosures:

1. Sample serial number

2. Part number information to be used for section 2 of VIN.

3. Information on model designations with examples and explanations.

4. Coded locations of assembly points where serial numbers are assigned and affixed to trailers. For use in 2nd Character of section 3.

5. Sales literature with specifications

Our engineering department would keep your files updated with information on new models added to our line.

Since we begin assigning new serial numbers in July of each year, I would appreciate receiving your written comments as soon as possible. If you would prefer to discuss any of this by phone, please call me at 1-800-433-8863.

Sincerely,

Milton M. Singleton, Vice President

[Enclosures Omitted.]