Recall
Collins World Trans Grand Commutr — 98V293000
NHTSA ID
98V293000
Make
Collins
Model
World Trans Grand Commutr
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-11-09
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
67
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.
Affected Vehicles
Collins World Trans Grand Commutr
Model Years: 1997