NHTSA Recall 90V111000
Filed by ABC ENGINEERING, CO. Component: Visibility. Reported 1990-06-06. An estimated 255 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE MANUAL RELEASE FORCE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCE OF 20 LBS.
Risk
WINDOWS WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN AN EMERGENCY ANDWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
What the manufacturer will do
REMOVE LEAD SEALS ON LEVERS OF EMERGENCY WINDOWS AND INCREASE PLAY BETWEEN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FRAME.
Notes
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
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