Interpretation ID: nht89-2.3

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/15/89

FROM: JOHN E. HAMMER -- JOHN E. HAMMER AND ASSOCIATES

TO: KATHLEEN C. DEMETER -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 10/6/89 FROM STEPHEN P. WOOD -- NHTSA TO JOHN E. HAMMER -- JOHN E. HAMMER AND ASSOCIATES; REDBOOK A34, VSA 102, 108

TEXT: Dear Madam:

This is an inquiry regarding the legality of an owner rigidly attaching a hood ornament onto a motor vehicle to prevent theft of the ornament by vandals.

Mr. Zachary Fraser, Motor Vehicle Safety Administration, suggested an opinion from your office might be helpful.

This is a never-ending problem with the Dodge truck Ramhead ornament and we would like to provide an "after market" kit to solve the problem.

Sincerely,