Interpretation ID: nht72-3.24

DATE: 07/25/72

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Richard B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: 5-J Manufacturing

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in response to your letter of June 20, 1972, requesting copies of Department of Transportation requirements regarding the manufacture of small boats, truck camper shells, camping trailers, and boat trailers. The NHTSA does have requirements regarding some of these components. All truck campers are required to conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials," while those campers designed for mounting on incomplete vehicles (as distinguished from those mounted on pick-up trucks) that are manufactured after September 1, 1972, must conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Camping and boat trailers must conform to Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." In addition, manufacturers of these products (campers, trailers, etc.) must certify that their products conform to the standards in the manner set forth in the Certification regulations (49 CFR Parts 567, 568). Information on how to obtain copies of NHTSA requirements is enclosed.

We have referred your request for rules and regulations regarding the manufacture of small boats to the United States Coast Guard, and have requested that they respond directly to you.