NHTSA recall campaign
99E030000
ManufacturerTRANSPORTATION PROD., INCReported1999-09-07Affected2,847 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS. THESE WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES TO AN OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
TPI WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →