| Make : AMTRAN | Model : RE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000731 - 20001102 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V390000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001208 | Date Received by ODI: 20001127 | Date Added to Database: 20001129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00304 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 73 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HEHR INTERNATIONAL REAR EXIT WINDOWS WITH VANDAL LOCKS. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS INCORPORATING A LOCK OPTION THAT COULD BE LEFT IN THE LOCK POSITION AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
DURING THE OPERATION OF THE BUS, THE WINDOW COULD REMAIN LOCKED AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANCE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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