Defect Description For Recall
Certain Dura Side Body Egress Windows, Side Body Lavatory Egress Windows, And Non-Egress Side Body Windows Manufactured Between November 1, 2005, And July 19, 2006, Installed As Original Equipment On Certain My 2006 And 2007 Motor Coach Industries (Mci) D Coaches. The Windows Were Produced With Inconsistent Priming On The Primary And Secondary Bond Lines Which Fails To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
D4505
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07E042000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
The Purpose Of This Standard Is To Minimize The Likelihood Of Occupants Being Thrown From The Bus And To Provide A Means Of Readily Accessible Emergency Egress.
Fix Defect
MCI Will Notify Owners InstruCTIng Them To Inspect The Windows For Signs Of Water Leak, Wind Noise, Or Visable Partial De-Bonding. Windows Showing These Signs Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge By Dura. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During July 2007. Owners Can Contact Dura At 248-844-1615.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4284
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20070622
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217