Interpretation ID: 77-3.12

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 06/27/77

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Joseph J. Levin Jr.; NHTSA

TO: Truck Body and Equipment Association Inc.

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This responds to your April 6, 1977, letter asking whether two proposed labels satisfy the requirements for certification and information labels found in 49 CFR Part 567, Certification, and Standard No. 120, Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not issue advance approval of compliance by manufacturers with motor vehicle safety standards or regulations. The agency, however, will give an informal opinion as to whether your sample labels appear to comply with NHTSA regulations. From the illustrations you present, it appears that you have closely followed the format suggested in our regulations, and therefore, the labels seem to comply with the agency's requirements. Section S5.3(b) of Standard No. 120 permits the use of both labels when affixed in accordance with Part 567.4(b)-(f).

SINCERELY,

TRUCK BODY AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.

April 6, 1977

Frank Berndt Acting Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Dockets 71-19; Notice 06 and No. 75-32; Notice 02 amend FMVSS 120 "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars" and Part 567 "Certification" by requiring tire and rim information on or adjacent to a vehicle's certification label.

Effective September 1, 1977, FMVSS 120, S5.3 (b) will allow a final stage manufacturer to use at his option, a "Tire Information Label" in conjunction with his present certification label.

The enclosed sheet depicts Truck Body and Equipment Association's proposed Tire and Rim Information Label for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation.

Are we correct in assuming that our proposed Tire-Rim Information Label when used with, and affixed adjacent to our present certification label (attachment 2) meets the new requirements of FMVSS 120 and Part 567?

Byron A. Crampton Manager of Engineering Services PROPOSED "TIRE-RIM INFORMATION" LABEL

TIRE-RIM INFORMATION

GVWR

GAWR FRONT with tires, rims, at psi cold

GAWR INTERMEDIATE with tires, rims, at psi cold

GAWR REAR with tires, rims, at psi cold

VIN

Notes:

1. Yellow foil with black lettering

2. Label shall meet 567.4(b) through (f) (Illegible Text)