Unknown or otherRecall 98V-098 · Mci vehicles
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 98V-098 covers 547 Mci vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 1, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.