Recall 98V330000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1990-1998 CORBEIL MINIBUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,545 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V330000 |
| Manufacturer | LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,545 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR MUST PROVIDE AN OPENING LARGE ENOUGH TO PERMIT UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGE OF A RECTANGULAR PARRELEPIPED.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR IS NARROW, WHICH COULD MAKE EVACUATION OF THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BACKS ON THE REAR SEATS WITH STRAIGHTER AND THINNER SEAT BACKS, ALLOWING FOR FULL ACCESS TO THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR.
Related Recalls for CORBEIL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V340000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,429 | |
| 12V386000 | 2012 CORBEIL SH | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
| 12V387000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 282 | |
| 12V346000 | 2012 CORBEIL DE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 171 | |
| 12V345000 | 2012 CORBEIL DH516 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 598 | |
| 12V342000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 196 | |
| 06V449000 | 2006 CORBEIL MINIBUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 887 | |
| 05V471000 | 2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 295 | |
| 05V472000 | 2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 245 | |
| 05V429000 | 2002 CORBEIL MINIBUS | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 5,277 |