| Make : CLASSIC | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19890301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V148000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891015 | Date Received by ODI: 19890908 | Date Added to Database: 19890926 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: METROTRANS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CLASSIC TRAILERS, INC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 333 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. |
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Remedy:
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 203 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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