Interpretation ID: nht87-3.39

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 12/08/87

FROM: STEVE ZLOTKIN -- CEO OVERLAND PARTS INC

TO: ERIKA Z. JONES -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 09/12/88 FROM ERIKA Z JONES TO STEVE ZLOTKIN; REDBOOK A32, STANDARD 205

TEXT: Dear Ms. Jones:

We are importers of automotive products including automotive glass.

We have need to import a windshield which fits the 1953 to 1967 Volkswagen transporter or "bus" which is a multipurpose vehicle.

Our supplier does not have laminated windshields for that model but does have non-laminated windshields.

Thus, the question is, (can we legally import and sell non-laminated windshields for that model since the United States windshield standards were not adopted until 1968)? Because it might concern you I will add that it would be impossible to install one of these windshields into a 1968 or later vehicle. There is a great physical difference in size on the later model.

If need be we would be willing to placard or sticker each windshield notifying the customer that it is not laminated, or that it is restricted to use on certain year buses if the entire span of 1953 to 1967 is not permissible.

I would appreciate your opinion.