| Make : CARPENTER | Model : COUNSELOR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19950514 - 19970428 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V077000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970609 | Date Received by ODI: 19970509 | Date Added to Database: 19970523 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4037 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SIDE EMERGENCY PUSH-OUT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH EXTERIOR BOW CAP. EMERGENCY DOOR(S) MAY NOT HAVE REQUIRED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. |
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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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