Coach AND Equipment 1973–1976 Equipment recall
Recalled March 1, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V031000 · Coach AND Equipment
Remedy
OWNER WILL BE SENT FOUR SPECIAL METAL BRACKETS TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH OF THE REAR DOOR GLASS WINDOWS. OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR CHARGES.
Units
1,220 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". THE REAR DOOR GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A RUBBER GASKET WHICH MAY PROVIDE MARGINAL RETENTION.
What to do
OWNER WILL BE SENT FOUR SPECIAL METAL BRACKETS TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH OF THE REAR DOOR GLASS WINDOWS. OWNER WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR CHARGES.
Product
Coach AND Equipment FORTIBUS · Coach AND Equipment FORTIVAN
Manufacturer(s)
COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →