Interpretation ID: nht90-3.25

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: July 19, 1990

FROM: Robert B. Roden -- Roden & Hayes

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Re 15 USCS Section 1403

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 6-3-77 from J.J. Levin, Jr. to L.J. Strobel (VSA 114); Also attached to letter dated 12-3-90 from P.J. Rice to R.B. Roden (A36; Std. 205)

TEXT:

I am writing to request your opinion regarding 15 USCS Section 1403. I am specifically interested in your opinion regarding whether the federal law requires some form of certification on every replacement item of motor vehicle equipment. It appears fro m the statutory language that such is the case.

We appreciate your opinions with respect to this matter.