Interpretation ID: nht87-3.36

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 12/04/87

FROM: WARD W REESER -- PROJECT ENGINEER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, CATERPILLAR INCORPORATION

TO: TAYLOR VINSON -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 08/08/88 TO WARD W. REESER FROM ERIKA Z. JONES; REDBOOK A32(2) VSA 102

TEXT: Dear Mr. Vinson:

Caterpillar Inc. has initiated a program to review all of the lighting used on the entire Caterpillar product line throughout the world. We are attempting to standardize wherever possible those devices used in the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Japan, and Aus tralia.

As you are aware, this line of construction and industrial equipment is basically for off-highway use. There are occasional uses on the highway for such equipment as motor graders, but obviously none of this equipment is designed for normal highway use or for the transportation of people.

Specifically, we need to know if there are any lighting devices required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 for the line of products shown in the attached brochure. An early reply would be appreciated.

Sincerely,

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