1988 PREVOST H3-40 RECALL - #92V024000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
THE FORCE REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW EXCEEDS TWENTY POUNDS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 PREVOST H3-40 |
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| Manufacturer |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1988 - 2/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
3/10/1992 |
| Influenced by |
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/1992 |
| # Affected |
118 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
THE FORCE REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW EXCEEDS TWENTY POUNDS. |
| Consequences |
THE WINDOW RELEASE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 217. INABILITY TO OPEN AN EMERGENCY EXIT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TOPASSENGERS ON THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
ADJUST THE THREADED LOCKS IN THE WINDOW FRAME FOR PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF WINDOW WITH RELEASE MECHANISM. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES; BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1988 AND FEBRUARY 1992. |
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