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Safety recall · 90V111000

Visibility: glass, side / rear Abc recall

ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 6, 1990. It covers about 255 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
90V111000
Reported
Jun 6, 1990
Vehicles
255
Area
Visibility & wipers

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.

The fix

Remove lead seals on levers of emergency windows and increase play between internal and external frame.

Contacts

System: emergency exit window; fmvss 217.Vehicle description: buses.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Abc dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V111000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 90V111000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V111000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V111000 announced?

ABC BUS COMPANIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on June 6, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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