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2003 Liberty Spirit recall: door

Liberty Bus Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 23, 2004. It covers about 11 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11
reported
Jan 23, 2004
owners notified
Apr 2, 2004
related complaints
1

Structure: body: door

What is wrong
Certain school buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention release." the rear exit door handle is not recessed which can catch on an article of clothing or a back pack, inadvertently opening the door. Also, the required positive door opening device for rear exit door does not hold the door at 90 degrees with the body.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, and the vehicle ends up on its side, the door will not operate properly possibly hindering rapid egress from the vehicle.
Remedy
Liberty bus will notify its customers and a metal bezel will be installed around the handle to recess it. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. Owners should contact liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.

Recall number 04V049000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 04V049000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Liberty Spirit door?

Yes. Recall 04V049000, reported on January 23, 2004, covers about 11 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V049000?

Liberty bus will notify its customers and a metal bezel will be installed around the handle to recess it. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. Owners should contact liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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