INTERNATIONAL FE 2003: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Make : INTERNATIONAL Model : FE Year : 2003
Build Dates : 2003-02-27 - 2003-03-03
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V195000
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-04-10 Date Received by ODI: 2003-05-20 Date Added to Database: 2003-05-28
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03302
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13
Summary:
      CERTAIN SCHOOL 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 DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY EXIT REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence:
      DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PASSENGERS FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL ADD ONE ROOF EXIT IN THE CENTER OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO REMEDY THEIR BUSES.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Notes:
      IC RECALL NO. 03302.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.