Interpretation ID: nht71-4.11

DATE: 09/16/71

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Lawrence R. Schneider; NHTSA

TO: Alex Feigelson Company

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: In response to your letter of August 23, 1971, the NHTSA neither requires nor provides forms by which manufacturers must submit quarterly reports pursuant to @ 573.5 of the Defect Reports regulations (49 CFR Part 573). Manufacturers are free to use any form they wish in submitting the required information. However, a suggested format is enclosed for your guidance.

Please note that the effective date of the regulation has been extended to October 1, 1971. A copy of the Federal Register notice extending the date is also enclosed.

ENCLS.