1998 Collins World Trans Commuter Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V293000
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: October 28th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: November 9th, 1998

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

Consequence Summary:
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COLLINS AT 1-800-533-1850.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).