INCORRECT EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES WERE INSTALLED ON ONE OF THE WINDOWS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THESE BUSES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES. OWNERS CAN ALSO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE NEW PLATES.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT TBII AT 1-505-347-2011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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