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NHTSARecalled May 9, 1997 · #97V077000

CARPENTER/FMVSS 217

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SIDE EMERGENCY PUSH-OUT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH EXTERIOR BOW CAP. EMERGENCY DOOR(S) MAY NOT HAVE REQUIRED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.

Product details

Product
CARPENTER/FMVSS 217
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.

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