A manufacturer who is informed by the Commandant under 46 U.S.C. 4310(f) that a boat or associated equipment contains a defect relating to safety or failure to comply with a standard or regulation issued under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 4302,shall.S.C. 4310(d) to the persons designated in 46 U.S.C. 4310(c), or
(b) Provide information to the Commandant by certified mail stating why the manufacturer believes there is no defect relating to safety or failure of compliance.
[CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13926, Mar. 28, 1996]