NHTSARecalled Dec 13, 2004 · #04V588000
CHAMPION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE BUSES LACK THE CORRECT NUMBER AND SIZE OF EMERGENCY EXITS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Product details
- Product
- CHAMPION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Champion Bus, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OF THE REGULAR WINDOWS ON THE BUSES WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHAMPION AT 800-331-5761.