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Recall 1993 TBII T80202

TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL

Component Description: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect Summary

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."

Consequence Summary

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary

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.


Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,955

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 12/4/1995

Recall Initiator: Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217

Regulation Part Number: 571

NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V207000


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