Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E042000 by Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.. Includes 4,284 affected units, FMVSS 217/WINDOW DE-BONDING, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain dura side body egress windows, side body lavatory egress windows, and non-egress side body windows manufactured between november 1, 2005, and july 19, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain my 2006 and 2007 motor coach industries (mci) d coaches. the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners instructing them to inspect the windows for signs of water leak, wind noise, or visable partial de-bonding. windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact dura at 248-844-1615.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E042000
Manufacturer: Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-06-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 217/window de-bonding
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 4,284

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain dura side body egress windows, side body lavatory egress windows, and non-egress side body windows manufactured between november 1, 2005, and july 19, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain my 2006 and 2007 motor coach industries (mci) d coaches. the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence Summary: The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners instructing them to inspect the windows for signs of water leak, wind noise, or visable partial de-bonding. windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact dura at 248-844-1615.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ud3d_d6zc.2bep
NHTSA ID: 07E042000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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