Coach And Equipment Fortivan 1979
Model Fortivan made in 1979 by Coach And Equipment got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V090000 | COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. | from 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 154 | OVSC | COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. | 07/15/1980 | 08/08/1980 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||