Interpretation ID: nht90-4.39

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: October 9, 1990

FROM: Mary Rees -- D.C. (USA) Inc.

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 12-18-90 to Mary Rees from Paul Jackson Rice (A37; Part 567; Std. 207)

TEXT:

Thank you for sending a copy of the Information for New Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment. I have received this, as well as the code of federal regulations CFR Ch. V (10.1.88 edition).

I was wondering two things:

1) If a manufacturer has developed an item that he feels does meet all federal safety regulations, and it is ready to be tested, how would he get it tested? Are there any forms to be filed?

2) We propose to manufacture an automotive seat frame. Since this is only a component of the actual seat, does the firm who puts together the finished seat apply for approval and testing?

I would appreciate it if you could let me know the answers to these questions at your earliest convenience.