Interpretation ID: nht70-2.50

DATE: 05/28/70

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

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of May 11,(Illegible Word), in which you asked four questions concerning the application of Standard 206 to your products, with reference to several illustrations and drawings that you enclosed.

1. "It is our opinion that hinge, latch and inside door lock on(Illegible Word) compartment must comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 206. Is this correct?"

Answer: Yes.

2. "Is inside door lock required in this type utility(Illegible Word) compartment?"

Answer: Yes, since it is a "hinged door", and not a "cargo-type door", within the meaning of the standard, on that the requirement of(Illegible Word) applies.

3. "It is our opinion that FMVSS No. 206 does not apply to material compartment door latches illustrated in Exhibit 1. Is this correct?"

Answer: Yes. Material compartment doors are not(Illegible Word)

4. "It is our opinion that hinge, latch and inside door(Illegible Words) illustrated in Exhibit 4 and not done under FMVSS No. 206. Is this correct?"

Answer: Yes. The requirements of the standard apply only to side doors.

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