| Make : MID BUS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V298000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991110 | Date Received by ODI: 19991027 | Date Added to Database: 19991029 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 41 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE THEIR REAR EMERGENCY EGRESS ZONE PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY PASSENGER SEATS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW SEATS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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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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