Interpretation ID: nht87-3.19

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 11/03/87

FROM: J. MARK SMITH -- LYNCO PRODUCT

TO: NHTSA

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO MEMO DATED 8-26-88, TO J. MARK SMITH, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, STD 302, STD 201

TEXT: Lynco Products is considering marketing the storage console-armrest for trucks and automobiles as shown in the sketch below. Would this product require D.O.T. approval? If so, does this meet the standards?

STORAGE CONSOLE-ARMREST

* LIGHT-WEIGHT WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION (2-3 POUNDS)

* FABRIC COVERED (ENTIRELY)

* 1 1/2" THICK FOAM PADDED TOP

* CONCEALED HINGES

* CONSOLE REMOVABLE, NOT ATTACHED TO SEAT OR FRAME