COLLINS WORLD TRANS GRAND COMMUTR 1997: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V293000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COLLINS | WORLD TRANS GRAND COMMUTR | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-09 | 1998-11-09 | 1998-11-30 |
Production Dates: 1997-04-01 - 1998-10-28
Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COLLINS AT 1-800-533-1850.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
