TPI 1998–2000 Visibility recall

Recalled September 7, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E030000 · TPI

Hazard

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.

Units

2,847 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS. THESE WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

What to do

TPI WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.

Product

TPI AMTRAN RE

Manufacturer(s)

TRANSPORTATION PROD., INC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →