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DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, the operating mechanism within the emergency door latch or wheel chair lift door latch could malfunction and would thus prevent the door from operating. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Owners will receive replacement latch assemblies with installation instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs. Old latches should be destroyed after removal.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses, conventional and transit.system: structure; emergency doors.consequences of defect: in an emergency situation, failure of these doors tooperate could result in serious injuries to vehicle passengers.note: the doors should be checked frequently to ensure proper latch operation.