GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS 1991: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Make : GIRARDIN Model : SCHOOL BUS Year : 1991
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V013000
Date Owner's Notified: 1993-08-13 Date Received by ODI: 1993-01-01 Date Added to Database: 1993-02-05
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24570
Summary:
      THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.
Consequence:
      THE WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOWRETENTION AND RELEASE."
Remedy:
      INSTALL TWO RETAINING CLIPS AT EACH NON-COMPLYING WINDOW.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Notes:
      SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.