THOMAS BUILT BUS 1990: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : BUS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1985-02-01 - 1990-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V006000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-04-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-10-03 | Date Added to Database: 1991-01-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2986 | ||
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Summary:
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1"B" OF FMVSS 217. |
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Consequence:
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: RELEASE HANDLE FORPUSH-OUT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES; 24 TO 90 PASSENGERS. |
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