Interpretation ID: nht68-2.36

DATE: 10/11/68

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Clue D. Ferguson; NHTSA

TO: Tejas Campers

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Thank you for your letter of August 19, 1968, concerning glazing and lighting requirements in campers.

The amendment to Standard No. 205 to which you refer, Docket No. 23, is enclosed along with a copy of FHWA Ruling 68-1. The amendment does not allow AS2 tempered glass to be placed in forward facing windows of campers. Forward facing windows of campers must be AS1, AS2 laminated that meets the requirements of test no. 26 of ASA Standard Z26.1 - 1966, or AS3 laminated that meets the requirements of test no. 26 of ASA Standard Z26.1 - 1966. Rigid plastics may be used in other windows.

With respect to your question on vehicle lighting requirements, enclosed is a copy of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, effective January 1, 1969. You will note from the standard that clearance lamps are not required on vehicles less than 80 inches in overall width. The specified requirements for side marker lamps and side reflex reflectors on vehicles of less than 80 inches in overall width are contained in paragraphs S3.1.1.6 and S3.1.1.8 and Tables III and IV of Standard No 108.

I have had your name added to our mailing list for all rulemakings related to multipurpose passenger vehicles and trailers and I have also enclosed information on subscribing to the Federal Register should you so desire.