Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1996 FORD E350Transport Canada Recall #1997158
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Vehicle alterations resulted in impaired access to the rear doors in the event of the need for emergency egress where the side door may be inoperative.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Rear bulkhead will be reworked so as to provide access to the rear door of the vehicle in a way intended by the original manufacturer.
1 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026