Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #81V017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V017000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 1,670 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR:EMERGENCY:ROOF, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Roof hatches may be propped open to allow for fresh air ventilation. The prop mechanism was designed to disengage when full opening of the hatch is required to exit. The release button that disengages the prop mechanism may require excessive force to release, which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".

Corrective Action

Newly designed prop mechanisms will be installed. Parts will be supplied at no charge and labor will be reimbursed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V017000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 1981-01-04T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door:emergency:roof

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Roof hatches may be propped open to allow for fresh air ventilation. The prop mechanism was designed to disengage when full opening of the hatch is required to exit. The release button that disengages the prop mechanism may require excessive force to release, which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Newly designed prop mechanisms will be installed. Parts will be supplied at no charge and labor will be reimbursed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 81V017000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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