NHTSASTRUCTURE
Endera Motors - Emergency Exit May Close Unexpectedly/FMVSS 217
Published: August 22, 2024Recall ID: 24V630000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An emergency exit door closing unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Endera Motors (Endera) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Endera school buses. The rear emergency exit door has a gas shock that is underrated for the weight of the door, which can result in the door closing unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Affected Products
Emergency Exit May Close Unexpectedly/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Emergency Exit May Close Unexpectedly/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V630000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V630000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Endera Motors |
| Defect summary | Endera Motors (Endera) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Endera school buses. The rear emergency exit door has a gas shock that is underrated for the weight of the door, which can result in the door closing unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." |
| Completion rate | 22.22 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2024. Owners may contact Endera customer service at 419-523-3593. |
| Consequence summary | An emergency exit door closing unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 18 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |