Recall 77V-031: 1973–1976 Coach And Equipment Fortibus, 1973–1976 Coach And Equipment Fortivan
COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 1977, covering about 1,220 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; window attachments.consequences of defect: in the event of an occupant impacting the window, itcould separate from its retainer before window breakage, resulting in partialejection of passenger and serious injury.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 77V031000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach And Equipment Fortibus | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 | All years |
| Coach And Equipment Fortivan | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 77V-031?
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.
How is recall 77V-031 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.