Interpretation ID: nht93-3.4

DATE: April 16, 1993

FROM: John Womack -- Acting Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA

TO: Greg Hixson -- President, Hixson and Netherton Distributing

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3-30-93 from Greg Hixson to NHTSA (OCC 8514)

TEXT: This responds to your March 30, 1993, letter asking for information on any regulations concerning aftermarket airbags.

I am enclosing two letters dated March 26, 1993, to Mr. Steven C. Friedman and Mr. Jay Lee that explain the operation of Federal law with respect to aftermarket airbags. I am also enclosing a copy of the information sheet referred to in both letters.

I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any other questions, please contact Mary Versailles of my staff at this address or by phone at (202) 366-2992.