| Make : THOMAS | Model : VISTA | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940501 - 19940801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V171000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19941209 | Date Received by ODI: 19940907 | Date Added to Database: 19940922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 206 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
RETROFLECTIVE MARKINGS ON REQUIRED EMERGENCY EXITS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE RETROFLECTIVE MARKINGS ARE NOT PROPERLY LOCATED AT EMERGENCY EXITS, OCCUPANTS COULD NOT EASILY IDENTIFY SUCH EXITS IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL REFLECTIVE TAPE AROUND EACH EMERGENCY DOOR'S OUTSIDE PERIMETER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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