Recall
Classic Transit Bus — 89V148000
NHTSA ID
89V148000
Make
Classic
Model
Transit Bus
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1989-09-08
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Units Affected
333
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.