Body: doorRecall 95V-207 · Tbii vehicles

TRANSIT BUS INTERNATIONAL recall 95V-207 covers 4,955 Tbii vehicles for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,9552 models

ReportedOct 24, 1995Owners notified Dec 4, 1995

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES WERE INSTALLED ON ONE OF THE WINDOWS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THESE BUSES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT EMERGENCY EGRESS AREA IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

CUSTOMERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW EMERGENCY EGRESS PLATES. OWNERS CAN ALSO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE NEW PLATES.

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT TBII AT 1-505-347-2011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Tbii T706061988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Tbii T802021988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Built to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.