THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE LEFT REARMOST AISLE SEAT POSITION
— Recall Campaign #78V221000
THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE LEFT REARMOST AISLE SEAT POSITION, WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 46 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V221000
| Manufacturer: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | October 11, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V221000 |
| Units affected: | 46 |
- Description:
- THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE LEFT REARMOST AISLE SEAT POSITION, WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE PROPER EXIT LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLETO QUICKLY LOCATE THE EXIT, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES COULD RESULT.