1988 ABC AU138 RECALL - #90V111000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE MANUAL RELEASE FORCE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCE OF 20 LBS.
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| Vehicle |
1988 ABC AU138 |
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| Manufacturer |
ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1985 - 4/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
6/18/1990 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/1990 |
| # Affected |
255 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| Description |
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE MANUAL RELEASE FORCE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCE OF 20 LBS. |
| Consequences |
WINDOWS WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN AN EMERGENCY ANDWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. |
| Corrective action |
REMOVE LEAD SEALS ON LEVERS OF EMERGENCY WINDOWS AND INCREASE PLAY BETWEEN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FRAME. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. |
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