Interpretation ID: aiam1632
Toyoda Gosei Co.
Ltd.
9
1-chome
Nishiyabushitacho
Nishiku
Nagoya
Japan;
Dear Mr. Hase:#I would like to clarify our letter to you of August 21 1974, concerning the use of bands on brake hose assemblies before and after March 1, 1975. I have enclosed copies of your to us and our response.#When our letter stated that we agreed with your interpretation, we did not intend to say that it is permissible to place the label band on brake hose assemblies prior to March 1, 1975. The use of the DOT symbol on these assemblies would constitute a false and misleading certification in violation of S108(a) (3) of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. S1397(a) (3)). This is because the DOT label would suggest compliance with regulations which are not yet effective.#In the event that our August 21, 1974, letter caused your company to manufacture any assemblies with bands, please contact me as soon as possible.#Yours truly,Richard B. Dyson,Acting Chief Counsel;