NHTSA Recall 89V148000
Filed by Classic Trailers, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 1989-09-08. An estimated 333 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
REAR EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM EXCEEDS MAXIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENT; THERE ARE NO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REAR DOOR; AND SIDE (DRIVER'S) DOOR IS NOT LABELED AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
Risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
What the manufacturer will do
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR.
Notes
SYSTEM:EMERGENCY EXIT/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT BUSES.
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