Defect Description For Recall
It Is Possible For The Operators To Position The ReaRVIew Mirrors And Interfering With The Full Extension Of The Window Next To The Driver; Windows There And In The Passenger Seating Areas Required An Excessive Amount Of Force To Open; And Labels Advising Of The Emergency Exit Locations May Be Missing.
Make Of Vehicle
TMI
Model Of Vehicle
ORION V
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V183000
Component Description
Visibility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire Or Collision, Failure Of The Emergency Exit System To FunCTIon Properly Could Result In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Operators Will Inspect Every Row In The Buses To Determine Whether Any Emergency Window Exit Location Advisory Labels Are Missing Or Have Been Defaced. Operators Will Install Or Replace These Labels. If The Bus Has A Window Next To The Driver’S Seat, A Roller Spring In The Mirror Assembly Will Be Installed. Operators Should Immediately Implement The Manufacturer’S Recommended Maintenance Procedures For All Emergency Exit Windows.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transit Manufacturing,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19950901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
19951010
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Transit Manufacturing,Inc
Date Report Received
19951003
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217