Defect Description For Recall
The Rear Door Failed The Fmvss 217 Magnitude Of Force Test. The Rear Door Release Mechanism Requires 35 Pounds Of Force To Operate. This Is Greater Than The 20 Pounds MaximUM Allowed By The Fmvss For Doors Labeled ‘Emergency Exit’. However, There Is More Unobstructed Exit Area Than Required By The Fmvss, Therefore, The Rear Door Does Not Need To Be Labeled As An Emergency Exit.
Make Of Vehicle
NATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
COMMUTER VAN
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
90V022000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
None. To Bring The Vehicle Into Compliance, The Words ‘In Emergency’ Will Be Removed From The Rear Door Label.
Fix Defect
Remove Words ‘In Emergency’ From Rear Door Label.
Vehicle Manufacturer
National Coach Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19890901
End Of Manufacture
19900101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
105
Date Owners Notified
19900202
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
National Motor Coach Co.
Date Report Received
19900202
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217