FEATHERLITE H3-45 1996: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : H3-45 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-07-01 - 1997-05-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V102000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-06-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-19 | Date Added to Database: 1997-06-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 577 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE. |
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Consequence:
THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1997. 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 PREVOST AT 1-418-883-3391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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