Recall
Mid Bus School Bus — 99V298000
NHTSA ID
99V298000
Make
Mid Bus
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
1999-10-27
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
41
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CUTAWAY CHASSIS HAVE THEIR REAR EMERGENCY EGRESS ZONE PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY PASSENGER SEATS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW SEATS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.