Recall 91E046000: Visibility, Glass, Side/rear

NHTSA recall 91E046000 · announced November 5, 1991 · Hehr · 650 units affected

The problem

THE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217. THE EXIT CATCH PULLED LOOSE BEFORE THE WINDOW BROKE.

The risk

THE WINDOW WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TO BUS PASSENGERS ASA REQUIRED EXIT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOWS WITH WINDOWS BUILT WITH TWO EMERGENCY RELEASE CATCH AND LATCH ASSEMBLIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1988AND 1991 AND INSTALLED ON EL DORADO BUSES MADE BY EBC, INC.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.