| Make : TBII | Model : T70606 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : - 19941101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V207000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19951204 | Date Received by ODI: 19951024 | Date Added to Database: 19951101 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4955 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INCORRECT EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES WERE INSTALLED ON ONE OF THE WINDOWS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THESE BUSES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES. OWNERS CAN ALSO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE NEW PLATES. |
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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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