CHAMPION BUS 1984: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : BUS | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1980-10-01 - 1992-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V013000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-10-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-01-03 | Date Added to Database: 1992-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7500 | ||
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Summary:
THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOW.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOWS FOREMERGENCY EGRESS. |
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