Interpretation ID: nht93-4.27

DATE: June 7, 1993

FROM: Willaim (William) C. Longo -- Chief Executive Officer, Ram Off Road Accessories

TO: Office of the Chief Consel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 9/29/93 from John Womack to William C. Longo (A41; Std. 208)

TEXT:

Ram Off Road Accessories is a manufacturer of aftermarket tubular steel bolt on products such as Grille/Brush Guards, Side Bars and Bumpers. Most of our products attach to existing bodywork on the intended application, but with more vehicles being equipped with the Supplementary Restraining Systems (SRS) we are concerned about the possible liabilities involved with marketing our products.

Especially, would a permanent disclaimer affixed to the product as well as disclaimers on all printed material be sufficient? How can we determine what lengths are necessary to limit our liability as well as inform the consumer of the product's intended use.

I have written this letter as brief as is possible, but if more information is necessary or if it needs to be addressed to another department, please let me know.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.