Transport CanadaHigh Risk

September 17, 1997

1996 FORD E350Transport Canada Recall #1997158

STRUCTURE

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 affected