Transit Manufacturing,inc | NHTSA Recall #95V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V183000 by Transit Manufacturing,inc. Includes 51 affected units, TMI/VISUAL SYSTEMS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

It is possible for the operators to position the rearview mirrors and interfering with the full extension of the window next to the driver; windows there and in the passenger seating areas required an excessive amount of force to open; and labels advising of the emergency exit locations may be missing.

Corrective Action

Operators will inspect every row in the buses to determine whether any emergency window exit location advisory labels are missing or have been defaced. Operators will install or replace these labels. If the bus has a window next to the driver's seat, a roller spring in the mirror assembly will be installed. Operators should immediately implement the manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures for all emergency exit windows.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V183000

Manufacturer: Transit Manufacturing,inc

Report Received Date: 1995-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Tmi/visual systems

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 51

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: It is possible for the operators to position the rearview mirrors and interfering with the full extension of the window next to the driver; windows there and in the passenger seating areas required an excessive amount of force to open; and labels advising of the emergency exit locations may be missing.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a fire or collision, failure of the emergency exit system to function properly could result in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Operators will inspect every row in the buses to determine whether any emergency window exit location advisory labels are missing or have been defaced. Operators will install or replace these labels. If the bus has a window next to the driver's seat, a roller spring in the mirror assembly will be installed. Operators should immediately implement the manufacturer's recommended maintenance procedures for all emergency exit windows.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 95V183000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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