1977 COACH AND EQUIPMENT FORTIVAN Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V090000 on 08/07/1980

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

12/31/1976 - 02/28/1979

Affected:

154

Defect:

On certain vehicles, the audible signal may not sound when the emergency door release mechanism is not in the closed position and the ignition is in the "on" position. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".

Correction:

Dealer will install a modified latch mechanism which will allow activation of the alarm, independent of the door position.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; emergency door, release mechanism.consequences of defect: in the absence of an audible warning signal, the drivercould operate the bus while the emergency door is not secure and passengerscould fall out or be ejected and injured.

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Campaign:

80V086000 on 08/07/1980

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

09/30/1976 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

24

Defect:

Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". certain vehicles may have gone through production without the deactivation of the key lock in the rear door.

Correction:

Dealer will install a sheet metal screw in the rear emergency door locking mechanism.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; rear emergency door lock.consequences of defect: this would allow the engine to be started with theignition switch when the rear emergency door was locked. if the door was lockedduring vehicle operation, passengers could not exit quickly and safely in caseof emergency and serious injuries could result.

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