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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 1999 · #99V146000

AMTRAN/FMVSS 217/EXIT WINDOWS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
AMTRAN/FMVSS 217/EXIT WINDOWS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
IC CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

View the official CPSC notice