Recall 98V-330: 1990–1998 Corbeil Minibus
LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 1998, covering about 1,545 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the rear emergency door is narrow, which could make evacuation of the vehicle more difficult.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin january 11, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact corbeil at 1-450-439-6852.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V330000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Corbeil Minibus | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | 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 98V-330?
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.
How is recall 98V-330 fixed?
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.
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.