Reported Jul 11, 199430 vehicles affectedVAN-CON, INCORPORATEDBuilt Dec 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1994
The defect
The emergency pushout window assembly contains a latch that can disengage when subject to the retention force specified by fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
The remedy
Modified assemblies will be shipped to each vehicle manufacturer to replace the defective window assemblies.
System: visua system; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: type A-1 school buses. Consequence of noncompliance: low retention can cause the window to open without warning, creating a hazardous condition for both passenger and pedestrians. Note: if you have problems obtaining the replacement window assemblies, please contact van-con at 1-201-356-8484. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.