Interpretation ID: nht93-8.21

DATE: November 17, 1993

FROM: David Shapiro -- RV Designer Collection, Woodbridge, Inc.

TO: Chief Counsel -- NHTSA

TITLE: Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 2/10/94 from John Womack to David Shapiro (A42; Std. 302)

TEXT:

We are in the process of preparing a line of decorative products for sale in the recreational vehicle aftermarket.

Products will include drapes and other fabric window coverings, and bedspreads and other fabric bedding.

The products will be designed for use in motorhomes, travel trailers and similar multipurpose passenger vehicles.

All of these products will be sold in the recreational vehicle aftermarket, to consumers who already own recreational vehicles.

We have been told by your department that motor vehicle safety standard 302 does not apply to aftermarket products. We would appreciate receiving a letter from you confirming this.