Interpretation ID: nht95-1.75

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: February 24, 1995

FROM: David T. Holland -- President, Europa International, Inc.

TO: Mary Versailles -- Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Via fax # 202-366-3820 RE: Request for clarification of passive restraint phase-in requirements of FMVSS 208.

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 4/3/95 LETTER FROM PHILIP R. RECHT TO DAVID T. HOLLAND (A43; STD. 208)

TEXT: Dear Ms. Versailles,

This letter is to follow up our recent phone conversation where-in you acknowledged that if Europa International, Inc. (R91-002) imports Canadian specification MPV's, such as the Chrysler Minivan, that meets the MPV passive restraint phase-in requirement s of FMVSS 208, Europa will be in compliance as it can count these vehicles toward the required percentage.

Please acknowledge this letter by signing below and faxing back or by a letter from your office.

Thank you for your assistance.

Acknowledged by:

Mary Versailles Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA