Ford E350: Structure

Affects Ford E350 · 1996 — about 1 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Vehicle alterations resulted in impaired access to the rear doors in the event of the need for emergency egress where the side door may be inoperative. Correction: Rear bulkhead will be reworked so as to provide access to the rear door of the vehicle in a way intended by the original manufacturer.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational