Interpretation ID: nht94-4.50

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: October 13, 1994

FROM: Antonio Salvetti

TO: Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 12/29/94 FROM PHILIP R. RECHT/JOHN WOMACK TO ANTONIO SALVETTI (A42; PART 567)

TEXT: I am very interested in buying a new vehicle manufactured by Advanced Generation Motors Inc. called the AGM "PLAYA" which is based on a Geo Metro/Suzuki Swift unit.

The conversion consists on taking out all doors of the hatchback, cutting the roof and redesigning the vehicle in fiberglass as far as it was explained to me. The Playa has no doors and comes with a full enclosure in canvas.

My questions are:

1) Is this vehicle approved to be on the streets? 2) How do I know that they comply with all the safety requirements? 3) How are they responsible for any vehicles problems? 4) Are there any other requirements beside safety to meet?

Thank you in advanced for the information.