Vehicle recall 77V004000 · January 12, 1977
1973-1975 Ward Ward
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". Emergency exit labels may have been omitted near the rear exits on some vehicles. Also, labels at the optional side emergency door may not clearly state instructions for opening the door.
- Remedy
- Owner will be sent the proper labels, with instructions for correct installation. Owner will be reimbursed for any labor costs.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses.system: equipment; emergency exit label.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, missing or confusing exitlabels could hinder the safe evacuation of vehicle passengers, and couldcontribute to injuries.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 12, 1977
- Filed by
- WARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 269
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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