Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #00V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V191000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 286 affected units, COLLINS/FMVSS 111/REARVIEW MIRRORS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. these mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V191000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2000-07-13T00:00:00

Subject: Collins/fmvss 111/rearview mirrors

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 286

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. these mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Consequence Summary: Failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. this could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.

Corrective Action: Dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-udv4_59v2_kipc

NHTSA ID: 00V191000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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