Interpretation ID: nht90-4.43

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: October 12, 1990

FROM: A. Kling -- Hamadbik, Ltd.

TO: U.S. Dept of Transport, NHTSA

TITLE: Re: (FMVSS) No. 116

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3-8-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to A. Kling (A37; Std. 116)

TEXT:

We are enquiring about the abovementioned Safety Standard regarding DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids.

Clause S5.1.14 of the above standard refers to the color of the brake fluid being colorless to amber. We would much appreciate your sending us the color coding range of amber referred to in this clause. We would appreciate your sending us the color cod e and chart used by your department and as designated by the U.S. federal department

We much appreciate your cooperation and thank you in advance