Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” There Is Interference Between The Side Destination Sign And The Window Frame That Will Not Allow The Window To Open Sufficiently.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
60LFW
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V366000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
During An Emergency Situation, The First Emergency Egress Window Located On The Curb Side Of The Vehicle, Immediately Behind The Entrance Door, Will Not Open Sufficiently To Allow A Person To Escape In The Event Of An Emergency, Which Could Cause Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Nabi Will Inspect And Relocate The Side Destination Sign To Eliminate This Interference. The Recall Began August 27, 2004. Owners May Contact Nabi At 1-888-424-5844, Ext. 7900.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030101
End Of Manufacture
20040715
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
153
Date Owners Notified
20040827
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20040722
Make Campaign Number
20042
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217