Interpretation ID: nht93-9.5

DATE: December 7, 1993

FROM: Dennis Platt -- Supervisor, Vehicle Safety & Equipment Section, State of Utah, Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol

TO: Office of the Chief Counsel -- NHTSA

TITLE: Air bag installation

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 12/30/93 from John Womack to Dennis Platt (A42; Std. 208), letter dated 3/4/93 from John Womack to Robert A. Ernst, and letter dated 1/19/90 from Stephen P. Wood to Linda L. Conrad

TEXT:

During a recent telephone conversation with a N.H.T.S.A officer, I was informed that no current federal requirement exists for air bag re-installation following a deployment.

The Utah Highway Patrol would appreciate a formal opinion or a copy of an opinion rendered to another state on this issue.

Your prompt attention to this request is appreciated.