Make : PREVOST | Model : H3-45VIP | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960701 - 19970530 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V102000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970602 | Date Received by ODI: 19970619 | Date Added to Database: 19970630 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 577 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE. |
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Consequence:
THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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