OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

91E046000

Visibility:glass, Side/rear

Reported Nov 5, 1991 · HEHR INTERNATIONAL

Summary

THE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217. THE EXIT CATCH PULLED LOOSE BEFORE THE WINDOW BROKE.

Consequence

THE WINDOW WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TO BUS PASSENGERS ASA REQUIRED EXIT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOWS WITH WINDOWS BUILT WITH TWO EMERGENCY RELEASE CATCH AND LATCH ASSEMBLIES.

Notes

SYSTEM: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1988AND 1991 AND INSTALLED ON EL DORADO BUSES MADE BY EBC, INC.

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