Interpretation ID: nht73-6.14

DATE: 04/10/73

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Robert L. Carter; NHTSA

TO: Robins Davis & Lyons

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: (Ilegible Text)

ROBINS. DAVIS & LYONS

March 16, 1973

United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration National Highway Safety Bureau Washington, D. C.

Attn: Office of Performance Analysis

Re: Roste v Ford Our File: S72-0534

Gentlemen:

Our office represents a woman who was badly burned in an automobile accident when the Ford Cortina, in which she was a passenger, exploded upon rear-end impact with another automobile. I am interested in knowing whether or not there have been promulgated any Federal standards or regulations pertaining to the safety of gasoline tanks, appurtenances thereto, fuel tank filler hoses and connections, or the need for a protective fire wall between the fuel tank compartment and the rear of the automobile.

If you can refer me to any information pertaining to these questions or send to me copies of the appropriate data, I would be most appreciative. We will, of course, reimburse you for any costs incurred.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

John F. Eisberg