Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 90V-111 · Abc vehicles

ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC. recall 90V-111 covers 255 Abc vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2554 models
ReportedJun 6, 1990Owners notified Oct 22, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW RELEASE MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE MANUAL RELEASE FORCE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FORCE OF 20 LBS.

The risk

WINDOWS WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN AN EMERGENCY ANDWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE LEAD SEALS ON LEVERS OF EMERGENCY WINDOWS AND INCREASE PLAY BETWEEN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FRAME.

SYSTEM: EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1985 to April 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.