Tbii Recall 95V207000: Structure, Body, Door
NHTSA recall 95V207000 · announced October 24, 1995 · filed by Transit Bus International · 4,955 units affected
The problem
INCORRECT EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES WERE INSTALLED ON ONE OF THE WINDOWS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THESE BUSES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES. OWNERS CAN ALSO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE NEW PLATES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT TBII AT 1-505-347-2011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1988 Tbii T70606
- 1989 Tbii T70606
- 1990 Tbii T70606
- 1991 Tbii T70606
- 1992 Tbii T70606
- 1993 Tbii T70606
- 1994 Tbii T70606
- 1988 Tbii T80202
- 1989 Tbii T80202
- 1990 Tbii T80202
- 1991 Tbii T80202
- 1992 Tbii T80202
- 1993 Tbii T80202
- 1994 Tbii T80202
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.