VAN CON SCHOOL BUS 1993: VISIBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94E011002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAN CON | SCHOOL BUS | 1993 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1994-07-11 | 1996-06-06 |
Production Dates: 1992-12-01 - 1994-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
Component: VISIBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOW ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LATCH THAT CAN DISENGAGE WHEN SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION FORCE SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES WILL BE SHIPPED TO EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: VISUA SYSTEM; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE A-1 SCHOOL BUSES. CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: LOW RETENTION CAN CAUSE THE WINDOW TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR BOTH PASSENGER AND PEDESTRIANS. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OBTAINING THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES, PLEASE CONTACT VAN-CON AT 1-201-356-8484. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
