| Make : ABC | Model : ALIZEE | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19880401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V111000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901022 | Date Received by ODI: 19900606 | Date Added to Database: 19900618 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ABC ENGINEERING, CO | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 255 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE MANUAL RELEASE FORCE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCE OF 20 LBS. |
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Consequence:
WINDOWS WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN AN EMERGENCY ANDWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE LEAD SEALS ON LEVERS OF EMERGENCY WINDOWS AND INCREASE PLAY BETWEEN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | 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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