Interpretation ID: nht90-4.3

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: September 13, 1990

FROM: Danny Pugh -- Engineering Manager, Utilimaster

TO: Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 12-13-90 to Danny Pugh from Paul Jackson Rice (A36; Std. 208; Part 571.3)

TEXT:

We are updating our files on FMVSS 208 in relationship to van conversions under 10,000 pounds GVW.

Is a van conversion classified as a passenger car, truck or a multi passenger vehicle?

On what date did van conversions require seatbelts, what type, and at what location?

Did van conversions ever require Type II seatbelts? At what location in the van?

Your help with these questions will be appreciated.

(Attached is a brochure from Aviator Conversions listing van conversion specifications and options. (Text and graphics omitted.))