Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #08V386000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V386000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 185 affected units, WINDOW DE-BONDING/DURA/FMVSS 217, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling 185 my 2006-2007 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with dura side body egress windows. these coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners instructing them to inspect the windows for signs of water leak, wind noise, or visible partial de-bonding. windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura (please see 07e042). the recall began on august 27, 2007. owners can contact dura at 1-248-844-1615 or mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V386000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2008-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Window de-bonding/dura/fmvss 217

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mci is recalling 185 my 2006-2007 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with dura side body egress windows. these coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines.

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 visible partial de-bonding. windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura (please see 07e042). the recall began on august 27, 2007. owners can contact dura at 1-248-844-1615 or mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4ktu-xe8w_ycii

NHTSA ID: 08V386000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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