Liberty Bus Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #04V049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V049000 by Liberty Bus Incorporated. Includes 11 affected units, LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY DOOR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain school buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention release." the rear exit door handle is not recessed which can catch on an article of clothing or a back pack, inadvertently opening the door. also, the required positive door opening device for rear exit door does not hold the door at 90 degrees with the body.

Corrective Action

Liberty bus will notify its customers and a metal bezel will be installed around the handle to recess it. owner notification began april 2, 2004. owners should contact liberty bus at 419-227-6554.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V049000

Manufacturer: Liberty Bus Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2004-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Liberty bus/fmvss 217/emergency door

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 217/01/LIB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain school buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention release." the rear exit door handle is not recessed which can catch on an article of clothing or a back pack, inadvertently opening the door. also, the required positive door opening device for rear exit door does not hold the door at 90 degrees with the body.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, and the vehicle ends up on its side, the door will not operate properly possibly hindering rapid egress from the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Liberty bus will notify its customers and a metal bezel will be installed around the handle to recess it. owner notification began april 2, 2004. owners should contact liberty bus at 419-227-6554.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V049000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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