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NHTSARecalled Oct 27, 1999 · #99V298000

MID BUS/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EGRESS EXIT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE THEIR REAR EMERGENCY EGRESS ZONE PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY PASSENGER SEATS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Product details

Product
MID BUS/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EGRESS EXIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MID BUS CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW SEATS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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