Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Emergency Egress Windows. These Windows Fail To Comply With The Release Requirements Of Fmvss 217, “Bus Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
TPI
Model Of Vehicle
AMTRAN RE
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99E030000
Component Description
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, These Windows May Not Open Properly Which Could Result In Personal Injuries To An Occupant.
Fix Defect
Tpi Will Provide The Parts And Installation InstruCTIons Without Charge To Owners Of These Buses.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Prod., Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
19990716
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2847
Date Owners Notified
19991001
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Prod., Inc
Date Report Received
19990907
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217