OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
94E011000
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Reported Mar 26, 1994 · WELLS ALUMINUM CORP.
Summary
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."
Consequence
LOW RETENTION CAN CAUSE THE WINDOW TO OPEN WITHOUTWARNING, CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR BOTH PASSENGERS AND PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy
MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES WILL BE SHIPPED TO EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS WITH CERTAIN RIVET AND MATERIALCOMBINATIONS.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OBTAINING THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES, PLEASECONTACT WELLS ALUMINUM AT 1-410-494-4500. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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