Recall
Tpi Amtran Re — 99E030000
NHTSA ID
99E030000
Make
Tpi
Model
Amtran Re
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-09-07
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Units Affected
2,847
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS. THESE WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
TPI WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.