Interpretation ID: aiam1143
Volvo of America Corp.
Rockleigh
New Jersey 07647;
Dear Mr. Taylor: This is in reply to your letter of May 8, 1973, concerning the inten of section S4.7 of the amendment of Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201 proposed by the notice of September 25, 1970. Although we have recently issued a notice advising the public that we intend to issue a further proposal on this subject before adopting a final rule, we can provide a brief explanation of the intent of Section S4.7.; The principal portions ofthe(sic) 'A' and 'B' pillars to which S4.7 wa directed, are those portions lying above the low line of the vehicle's window. However, the breadth of S4.7 is such that it would also include all contactable areas of the pillars lying below the window line.; You will have further opportunity to comment on the use of forc distributing materials and response to the rulemaking of Standard 201.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel