THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOW ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LATCH THAT CAN DISENGAGE WHEN SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION
— Recall Campaign #94E011000
THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOW ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LATCH THAT CAN DISENGAGE WHEN SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION FORCE SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 15,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94E011000
| Manufacturer: | WELLS ALUMINUM CORP. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 26, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94E011000 |
| Units affected: | 15,000 |
- Description:
- THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOW ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A LATCH THAT CAN DISENGAGE WHEN SUBJECT TO THE RETENTION FORCE SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
- Consequeces:
- LOW RETENTION CAN CAUSE THE WINDOW TO OPEN WITHOUTWARNING, CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR BOTH PASSENGERS AND PEDESTRIANS.
- Corrective action:
- MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES WILL BE SHIPPED TO EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS WITH CERTAIN RIVET AND MATERIALCOMBINATIONS.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OBTAINING THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES, PLEASECONTACT WELLS ALUMINUM AT 1-410-494-4500. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.