4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release. Vehicles lack the proper number of emergency exits.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect involved vehicles for proper number of exits. Also, where required, stationary sashes will be removed and hinged emergency exits will be installed.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: lack of unobstructed emergency exits would increase thelikelihood of passenger injuries in the event of an emergency requiring vehicleevacuation.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The lettering location for brake fluid reservoir labeling fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. The requirement states that the lettering must be visible by direct view either on or within 4 inches of the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Drawings and instructions will be sent to enable owner to remove and reinstall the reservoir cap properly.
Notes
Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: equipment; reservoir labeling.consequences of defect: this would pose a safety hazard because owner may beunable to locate the brake fluid reservoir in order to check for proper brakefluid level.
DEFECT #3 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. The safety barriers failed to exhibit the proper impact absorbing qualities when tested for compliance.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with front barriers.system: structure; safety barriers.consequences of defect: failure of the front safety barriers to performadequately in the event of an accident would increase the chances of passengerinjuries.
DEFECT #4 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The brake warning light is not activated when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the on position. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. Also, the brake lamp check function is inoperable.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will lengthen the wire connection between the parking brake and the wiring harness to ensure proper brake light operation. A grounding wire will also be installed to ensure proper operation of the lamp check function.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: parking brakes; warning light.consequences of defect: vehicle operation while the parking brake is engagedcould result in damage to the parking brakes. A vehicle that contains damagedparking brakes could roll free when parked on an incline and left unattended,causing injury or damage to persons or property in its path.