NHTSA recall campaign
98V098000
ManufacturerMOTOR COACH IND., INC.Reported1998-05-07Affected547 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. AN INSTRUCTION LABEL IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL CHAIR SEATING POSITION LOCATED ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR OTHER EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS LOCATED IN THIS SEATING POSITION WILL NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION TO FIND PROPER ACCESS TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →