Make : CORBEIL | Model : MINIBUS | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19891101 - 19981130 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V330000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990111 | Date Received by ODI: 19981223 | Date Added to Database: 19981223 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1545 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR MUST PROVIDE AN OPENING LARGE ENOUGH TO PERMIT UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGE OF A RECTANGULAR PARRELEPIPED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR IS NARROW, WHICH COULD MAKE EVACUATION OF THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACKS ON THE REAR SEATS WITH STRAIGHTER AND THINNER SEAT BACKS, ALLOWING FOR FULL ACCESS TO THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
Notes:
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