| Make : TRANSPORTATION | Model : MC9 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V014000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800223 | Date Received by ODI: 19810102 | Date Added to Database: 19810311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1083 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ROOF HATCHES MAY BE PROPPED OPEN TO ALLOW FOR FRESH AIR VENTILLATION. THE PROP MECHANISM WAS DESIGNED TO DISENGAGE WHEN FULL OPENING OF THE HATCH IS REQUIRED TO EXIT. THE RELEASE BUTTON THAT DISENGAGES THE PROP MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO RELEASE, WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISM WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE EXISTING PROP MECHANISMS. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED. |
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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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