Interpretation ID: aiam1057
12476 Dover Court
Saratoga
CA 95070;
Dear Mr. Finley: Thank you for your letter of March 8, 1973, in which you reques information regarding safety standards or restrictions pertaining to rumble seat installation. The installation you have made and contemplate merchandising falls into the aftermarket category.; Aftermarket seat assemblies installed in vehicles, after the sale o such vehicles is consummated, are not required to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, Seating Systems. However, it is reasonable to expect that those who manufacture, sell, and install aftermarket seats will make them at least as strong as required by the standard, and will install seat belt systems to help prevent ejection and other injuries.; I am enclosing a copy of our Summary Description of Standards an Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207 for your information and retention. I appreciate your interest in motor vehicle safety.; Sincerely, Robert L. Carter, Associate Administrator, Motor Vehicl Programs;