| Make : COLLINS | Model : WORLD TRANS COMMUTER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970401 - 19981028 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V293000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981109 | Date Received by ODI: 19981109 | Date Added to Database: 19981130 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 67 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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