TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-10-24.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V207000
Structure: body: door
Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL
Vehicles affected
4,955
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-24
Owners notified
1995-12-04
Defect description
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."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT TBII AT 1-505-347-2011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.