| Make : MCI | Model : 102D3 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V098000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980601 | Date Received by ODI: 19980507 | Date Added to Database: 19980514 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 547 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. AN INSTRUCTION LABEL IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL CHAIR SEATING POSITION LOCATED ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR OTHER EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS LOCATED IN THIS SEATING POSITION WILL NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION TO FIND PROPER ACCESS TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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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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