NHTSA Campaign 98V098000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Issued by MOTOR COACH IND., INC. · Reported May 7, 1998 · 547 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | 102A3 | 1998 | 547 |
| MCI | 102B3 | 1998 | 547 |
| MCI | 102D3 | 1998 | 547 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V098000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.