Recall 98V293000: Collins bus corporation

Report received

Nov 9, 1998

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

67vehicles

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: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 "super duty" cutaway chassis. When applying force to a window, the window frame deflected, the latching mechanism failed, and the window opened before the glazing shattered and before reaching the required necessary force. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Possible consequence

Windows may not operate properly in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with repair parts and installation instructions. If an owner desires, collins will repair the vehicles for them.