Equipment recall 94E011002 · July 11, 1994
1993-1994 Van-CON School Bus
The emergency pushout window assembly contains a latch that can disengage when subject to the retention force specified by FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The emergency pushout window assembly contains a latch that can disengage when subject to the retention force specified by FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Remedy
- Modified assemblies will be shipped to each vehicle manufacturer to replace the defective window assemblies.
- Notes
- System: visua system; FMVSS no. 217. Vehicle description: type A-1 school buses. Consequence of noncompliance: low retention can cause the window to open without warning, creating a hazardous condition for both passenger and pedestrians. Note: if you have problems obtaining the replacement window assemblies, please contact van-con at 1-201-356-8484. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94E011002
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 1994
- Filed by
- VAN-CON, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Van-CON School Bus (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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