| Make : LIBERTY | Model : SPIRIT | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020601 - 20021231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V049000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040402 | Date Received by ODI: 20040123 | Date Added to Database: 20040205 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 217/01/LIB | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION RELEASE.. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HANDLE IS NOT RECESSED WHICH CAN CATCH ON AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING OR A BACK PACK, INADVERTENTLY OPENING THE DOOR. ALSO, THE REQUIRED POSITIVE DOOR OPENING DEVICE FOR REAR EXIT DOOR DOES NOT HOLD THE DOOR AT 90 DEGREES WITH THE BODY. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE VEHICLE ENDS UP ON ITS SIDE, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY POSSIBLY HINDERING RAPID EGRESS FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
LIBERTY BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND A METAL BEZEL WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND THE HANDLE TO RECESS IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY BUS AT 419-227-6554. |
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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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