Interpretation ID: nht93-2.8

DATE: March 5, 1993

FROM: Jane L. Dawson -- Specifications Engineer, Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

TO: Walter Myers -- Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 4-8-93 from John Womack to Jane L. Dawson (A41; Std. 217)

TEXT: Per our phone conversation yesterday, I am requesting a written response to the following question:

Is an exterior handle required on an emergency exit window in order to comply with the upcoming changes to FMVSS 217?