Military Vehicles, March 1997,: Hummer legal problems?

Hummer legal problems?

Chuck Chriss (Chuck_Chriss@qx.com)
7 Mar 97 16:35:00

Thanks, Ron. This is another possible myth. I have heard for years that the
HMMWV had to be held off the surplus market because of lack of DOT requirements
like side impact protection etc. BUT, has anyone ever seen an actual ruling
on paper from DOT? And even if one exists, does it have the force of law or
is it just an opinion which can be challanged in court or otherwise? Again,
we need an organized approach to this and MVPA would be the ideal org to take
the point position. Where is MVPA on this?

Keep the ideas rolling in,
chuck

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Ok, this is my first attempt at this so if I get the wrong place...I'm sorry.

I have been following this discussion about the probs the feds have with
the hummers and something smells funny. It has been mentioned that they do not
like them because they do not have a "park" position in the trans. Who is the
idiot that made that one up. I am a Heavy Duty Mechanic but anyone in the
trucking industry can tell you that the heavy duty Alison automatic
transmissions used on large trucks/buses/etc DO NOT HAVE A PARK POSITION.
There are millions of these running all over the place and
noone has a problem with that. They have a device known as a PARK BRAKE,
perhaps the feds should look in their vehicle manuals for such a thing.
They lack of side impact protection is valid, however, I would prefer to
take a broadside hit in a Hummer than in an Escort, just my opinion you see.

Just wondering what is going on with this, but be warned, once something
becomes law, it is very hard to get rid of it. Band together and dont let some
foolish people rob you of your hobby. Once they get started, who knows where
they will stop.

Thanks for the opportunity to voice my thoughts.

Ron Schumacher
rons@agt.net
Alberta, Canada