NHTSA Recall 93V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V217000; Date: Dec. 14, 1993
The passengers may be subjected to increased risk ofinjury if an accident occurrs and the emergency exit cannot not be used.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Orion I; 1993 Orion I; 1994 Orion I
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices
Manufactured by: Bus Industries Of America
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position. In such cases, the vehicle is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will fix the left rearview mirror arm in a position to allow a clear path for the emergency window to extend: this will operate independent of the adjustment of the mirror head for driver's vision.
Recall Notes:
System: visual systems; mirrors; fmvss 217. Vehicle description: urban transit buses. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact bus industries/orion service center at 1-315-768-8108. Also, contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 6, 1993
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