Interpretation ID: nht94-3.72

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: July 15, 1994

FROM: Thomas L. Wright, Coordinator, Technical Support, State of New Jersey, Dept. of Law and Public Safety

TO: Robert Hellmuth -- Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 10/27/94 FROM PHILIP R. RECHT TO THOMAS L. WRIGHT (A42; STD. 108; REDBOOK 2)

TEXT: The New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles performs a periodic safety inspection on all gasoline powered vehicles. Part of this inspection includes a check of the headlights. I am writing to request an opinion on the application of brush guards installe d forward of headlight units on Range Rover all-terrain vehicle models. The units are depicted installed in new car brochures supplied by the Range Rover dealerships.

I would appreciate a determination as to whether this device placed across the headlight face is a violation of Part 108.

Please respond to me by writing to New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles, CN 177, Trenton, New Jersey 08666. Thank you for your attention to this matter.