Interpretation ID: nht72-6.29

DATE: 01/31/72

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Richard B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: Universal Fire Apparatus Corporation

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of November 12, 1971, in which you state that you place a fire pump and body on a chassis which you purchase, and ask whether you are required to place a certification label or vehicle alteration label on the vehicle.

It is unclear to us to what you refer by vehicle alteration label. However, based on the very limited information you have provided it appears that you are in final stage manufacturer under section 568.3 of the regulations governing "Vehicles Manufactured in two or More States" (49 CPR Part 568). As such you are required, pursuant to Section 568.6 to complete the vehicle so that it conforms to all applicable motor vehicle safety standards, and to certify compliance to those standards by affixing a certification label in the manner set forth in section 567.5 of the Certification regulations (49 CFR Part 567).

Copies of both the Certification regulations and regulations governing "Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More States" are enclosed.

If you have further questions please write.