MARMON CONVENTIONAL 1997: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Make : MARMON | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 1993-06-01 - 1998-11-30 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V309000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-12-07 | Date Added to Database: 1998-12-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 500 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A NAVISTAR CHASSIS. THE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE OF CYLINDER H IS NOT VISIBLE AS REQUIRED. |
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Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT DEALERS CAN PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111 | |
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 27,1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |