NHTSA Recall 83V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V009000; Date: Jan. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Transportation MC9; 1980 Transportation MC9; 1981 Transportation MC9; 1982 Transportation MC9; 1983 Transportation MC9
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Transportation Mfg. Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,074
Recall Summary:
Because of misaligned latch and lock components, certain side window assemblies may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 217, "bus window retention and release". A wear pattern may begin to form on the window hinge which may cause extreme difficulty in operating the retention mechanism.
How to Fix:
The defect may be corrected by inspecting, clamping a tool onto the window assembly striker plate, and setting the proper gap between the window retention mechanism and the striker plate. The specific procedure to correct the problem depends on the manufacturer of the window assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: intercity buses. System: visual systems; window, sash assembly. Consequences of defect: in the event of accident or fire, difficulty in openingthe emergency window exits could result in injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 1983
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