Interpretation ID: nht80-1.1

DATE: 01/03/80

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Frank Berndt; NHTSA

TO: Mr. Glen Brinks

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This responds to your recent letter requesting information concerning the Federal safety regulations applicable to motorcycle fuel tanks and motorcycle trailers.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regarding fuel system intergrity, Standard No. 301-75, currently does not apply to motorcycles. Two safety standards would be applicable to the manufacture of motorcycle trailers: Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment and Safety Standard No. 120, Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.

The manufacturer of a trailer, including a motorcycle trailer, would have to certify the compliance of the trailer to these two safety standards. Part 566 of our regulations, Manufacturer Identification (49 CFR 566), specifies information which must be submitted to the NHTSA by manufactures of motor vehicles, including trailers. Part 567, Certification (49 CFR 567), specifies the content and location of the certification label or tag that must be attached to motor vehicles regulated by our standards. I am enclosing an information sheet that explains where you can obtain copies of these safety standards and regulations.

ENC.

November 23, 1979

Joseph Levin NHTSA

Dear Mr. Levin;

Some time ago, you were a big help to me when I was working on a kit car article for Road & Track magazine. Currently, I am working on another project requiring a knowledge of NHTSA regulations and I wonder if you could help out again. Could you send me a copy of the NHTSA regulations relating to 1) motorcycle fuel tank construction, type of fittings required, fuel lines, etc. and 2) motorcycle trailers? Thank you very much for your consideration.

Glenn Brinks