Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Coaches Equipped With Wheel Chair Lifts. An InstruCTIon Label Identifying The Location Of The Emergency Exit Was Omitted From The Wheel Chair Seating Position Located On The Curb Side Of The Vehicle. This Does Not Comply With Requirements Of Fmvss No. 217, “Bus Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
102A3
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V098000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash Or Other Emergency, Passengers Located In This Seating Position Will Not Have The Information To Find Proper Access To The Emergency Exit.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With A Label And Installation InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
547
Date Owners Notified
19980601
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19980507
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217