THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "BAY WINDOWS" WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN SECURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
— Recall Campaign #77V071000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "BAY WINDOWS" WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN SECURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. A SHARP TURN OR STRESS MANEUVER COULD THROW A PASSENGER AGAINST THE WINDOW WITH SUFFICIENT IMPACT TO FORCE THE WINDOW OUT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 667 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V071000
| Manufacturer: | COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | May 11, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V071000 |
| Units affected: | 667 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE "BAY WINDOWS" WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN SECURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. A SHARP TURN OR STRESS MANEUVER COULD THROW A PASSENGER AGAINST THE WINDOW WITH SUFFICIENT IMPACT TO FORCE THE WINDOW OUT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF FOUR CLIPS, TWO ON EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDOW, BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE OUTER METAL FRAME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE BAY WINDOW.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL VANS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; BAY WINDOW..CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WINDOW COMES OUT UPON IMPACT, A PASSENGER COULDBE THROWN OR EJECTED FROM THE MOVING VEHICLE AND SERIOUS INJURIES COULD RESULT.