Interpretation ID: nht93-7.1

DATE: September 29, 1993

FROM: Nicholas S. Copass -- Sales Manager, Titeflex Industrial Americas

TO: David Elias -- Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 5/12/94 from John Womack to Nicholas S. Copass (A42; Std. 106), letter dated 3/6/91 from Anthony Lalikos to Vernon G. Bloom, and letter dated 3/18/91 from Arthur H. Neill, Jr. to Anthony J. Lalikos

TEXT:

Enclosed per our phone conversation on September 29th, is the information discussed pertaining to our licensed assembler of, Department of Transportation qualified break hoses, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard MVSS 106.

Titeflex is the manufacturer of he referenced Teflon break line assembly that has been recognized and accepted by the Department of Transportation, Arthur H. Neill, Jr. Chief Crash Avoidance Division, Vehicle Safety Standards.

Reference: "stylized logo" (=T with hose tail). T

Titeflex has a licensed agreement with Russell Performance to provide fabrication of the said Teflon break line assemblies with the required Titeflex components. At time of agreement Russell Performance provided completed assemblies to Titeflex for verification of compliance to the Department of Transportation Standard MVSS 106. Compliance verification has since been completed and documented.

License will use the Titeflex "stylized logo" on all assemblies and on all packaging in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Transportation, MVSS 106.

The essence of the above information is to receive a written response in regards to our licensed fabricator having to register their logo or become registered by the Department of Transportation.

Titeflex understands the nature of being the manufacture of the above product and claims its responsibility.

Copies of Titeflex logo and acceptance are included for your convenience. Again, thank you for your considerable time and cooperation.