Collins 1997–1998 Visibility recall
Recalled November 9, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V293000 · Collins
Hazard
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.
Units
67 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.
Product
Collins WORLD TRANS COMMUTER · Collins WORLD TRANS GRAND COMMUTR
Manufacturer(s)
Collins Bus Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →