How many recalls does the 1989 Classic Transit Bus have?

The 1989 Classic Transit Bus has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Classic Transit Bus has an open recall?

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1989 Classic Transit Bus Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Classic Transit Bus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 333 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 89V148000 1989-09-08 333 affected

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.

Consequence

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.

Remedy

INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Classic Transit Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.