Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #98V293000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V293000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 67 affected units, COLLINS BUS/FMVSS 217, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 "super duty" cutaway chassis. when applying force to a window, the window frame deflected, the latching mechanism failed, and the window opened before the glazing shattered and before reaching the required necessary force. this does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with repair parts and installation instructions. if an owner desires, collins will repair the vehicles for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V293000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 1998-11-09T00:00:00

Subject: Collins bus/fmvss 217

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 67

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 "super duty" cutaway chassis. when applying force to a window, the window frame deflected, the latching mechanism failed, and the window opened before the glazing shattered and before reaching the required necessary force. this does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: Windows may not operate properly in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with repair parts and installation instructions. if an owner desires, collins will repair the vehicles for them.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-x6vg_92ah.v372

NHTSA ID: 98V293000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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