Interpretation ID: nht90-1.64

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: March 6, 1990

FROM: Anthony Riani; David Mitchell

TO: To Whom it May Concern

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 4-4-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to DS America, Inc., Attn: Messrs. Riani and Mitchell (A37; Part 591)

TEXT:

We are interested in importing Volkswagon Beetles' into the United States for retail sale. We have already contacted the Environmental Protection Agency as to their requirements for importing vehicles. We have also contacted the Department of Transport ation by telephone. We were told the vehicle has to be crash tested. These tests are to confirm the speeds at which the car can withstand head-on, rear-end, and side collisions. We were also told about some other problems that were experienced by impo rters in the past. We would greatly appreciate any and all information you could send to us regarding all relevant requirements for cars being imported to the United States. We would also appreciate any information about these problems that the Departm ent of Transportation has on record. We are curious to know if documentation by Volkswagon of Mexico certifying these crash requirements can replace a crash tested vehicle or vehicles. Thank you for your help.