Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CLASSIC
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT BUS
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
89V148000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
Buses Would Not Comply With Fmvss 217.
Fix Defect
Increase Striker Bolt Holes In Door; Install Labels For Rear Door And Driver’S Door.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Metrotrans Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19861101
End Of Manufacture
19890301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
333
Date Owners Notified
19891015
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Classic Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
19890908
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
203