PREVOST H5 60 1991: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| Make : PREVOST | Model : H5 60 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1988-03-01 - 1992-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V024000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-02-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-03-02 | Date Added to Database: 1992-03-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 118 | ||
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Summary:
THE FORCE REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW EXCEEDS TWENTY POUNDS. |
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Consequence:
THE WINDOW RELEASE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 217. INABILITY TO OPEN AN EMERGENCY EXIT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TOPASSENGERS ON THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ADJUST THE THREADED LOCKS IN THE WINDOW FRAME FOR PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF WINDOW WITH RELEASE MECHANISM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES; BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1988 AND FEBRUARY 1992. |
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