VOLVO FE 2004: VISIBILITY
| Make : VOLVO | Model : FE | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-10-20 - 2003-10-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V012000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-12-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-01-02 | Date Added to Database: 2004-01-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03307 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 52 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH T-SLIDE OVAL WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." INCORRECT SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS WERE INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
PASSENGERS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. |
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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:
IC RECALL NO. 03307.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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