Interpretation ID: nht70-2.2

DATE: 04/09/70

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; R. A. Diaz; NHTSA

TO: Toyo Kogyo Company, Ltd.

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of March 2, 1979, to Mr. Clue D. Ferguson, concerning an interpretation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111.

In your letter you indicated that the mirror, as mounted in the vehicle, cannot be hit at a 45 degrees angle by a 6.5 inch head form because of the geometric arrangement in your automobile. In this case we would accept the maximum(Illegible Words) Form. We must point out, however, that the test also includes any other angle from the one you describe down to a 45 degrees angle under this horizontal(Illegible Word) S3.1.2.3 of standard No. 111).

Please note that this interpretation is intended to provide(Illegible Line)(Illegible Line)(Illegible Words) a given item of equipment meets applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards and he must certify to that effect.