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NHTSARecalled Jan 4, 1981 · #81V017000

STRUCTURE:DOOR:EMERGENCY:ROOF

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ROOF HATCHES MAY BE PROPPED OPEN TO ALLOW FOR FRESH AIR VENTILATION. 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".

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:DOOR:EMERGENCY:ROOF
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISMS WILL BE INSTALLED. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED.

View the official CPSC notice