CADILLAC CTS 2004: STRUCTURE
| Make : CADILLAC | Model : CTS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-06-01 - 2004-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V588000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-12-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-12-13 | Date Added to Database: 2004-12-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Champion Bus, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE BUSES LACK THE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZE OF EMERGENCY EXITS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OF THE REGULAR WINDOWS ON THE BUSES WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 800-331-5761. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V 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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