MCI 102B3 1998: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | 102B3 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-01 | 1998-05-07 | 1998-05-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 547
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. AN INSTRUCTION LABEL IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL CHAIR SEATING POSITION LOCATED ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR OTHER EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS LOCATED IN THIS SEATING POSITION WILL NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION TO FIND PROPER ACCESS TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 1, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
