TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 1, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:MANUAL WINDOW TRACKS (8/82)

BECAUSE OF MISALIGNED LATCH AND LOCK COMPONENTS, CERTAIN SIDE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". A WEAR PATTERN MAY BEGIN TO FORM ON THE WINDOW HINGE WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN OPERATING THE RETENTION MECHANISM.

NHTSA ID: 83V009000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 2,074

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEFECT MAY BE CORRECTED BY INSPECTING, CLAMPING A TOOL ONTO THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY STRIKER PLATE, AND SETTING THE PROPER GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW RETENTION MECHANISM AND THE STRIKER PLATE. THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM DEPENDS ON THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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