Interpretation ID: nht95-3.82

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: August 8, 1995

FROM: Randall Townley -- Statewide Coordinator, The University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension Service

TO: Office of Chief Council -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: 11/9/95 letter from Samuel J. Dubbin to Randall Townley (A44; Std. 207; Std. 222)

TEXT: I have had a question brought to my attention in reference to bench seats being installed in a van side-facing. I am aware some vehicles such as ambulances and pickup trucks are still being manufactured with bench mounted seats. I realize you have no d ata which would support side-mounted seats as being unsafe to the passengers in a vehicle.

Please give me your written opinion in reference to the above. Thank you for your assistance.