Recall 97V077000: Carpenter industries, inc.

Report received

May 9, 1997

Manufacturer

Carpenter industries, inc.

Potentially affected

4,037vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.