Interpretation ID: nht75-1.37
DATE: 09/18/75
FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; M. I. Schwimmer; NHTSA
TO: File
TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION
TEXT: SUBJECT: Meeting concerning labeling requirements of Standard No. 106-74, Brake Hoses
On September 16, 1975, a meeting was held with representatives of Volkswagen of America to discuss the labeling of short lengths of brake hose pursuant to Standard No. 106-74. The following persons were present: Cerherd Riechel VW Karl-Heinz Ziwica VW Welfred Redler NHTSA Mark Schwimmer NHTSA
The Volkswagen representatives discussed difficulties they have experienced with the requirement that a full legend of the information specified in the standard appear on each brake hose, regardless of its length. They submitted samples of the hose in question and a photograph and drawing indicating its installation. They suggested that a sequence of hose segments, interrupted only by check valves or T-connectors, be considered a single brake hose for the purposes of the standard's labeling requirements. I explained that a Federal Register notice addressing the short hose issue is expected to be published in the near future.