OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E030000
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Reported Sep 7, 1999 · TRANSPORTATION PROD., INC
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS. THESE WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
TPI WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1999.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 TPI AT 800-843-5615.ALSO 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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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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