Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive | NHTSA Recall #97V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V102000 by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive. Includes 577 affected units, PREVOST/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V102000

Manufacturer: Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive

Report Received Date: 1997-06-19T00:00:00

Subject: Prevost/emergency exit windows

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 577

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. the emergency exit windows have been built without the locking mechanism of the upper hinge.

Consequence Summary: The windows can separate from the vehicle when opened to an approximately 90 degree angle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install stopper blocks so the windows can not be opened to a 90 degree angle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cp5v~qjqy-y38f

NHTSA ID: 97V102000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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