Flxible Recall 89V040000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 89V040000 · announced March 22, 1989 · filed by Flxible Corporation · 4,758 units affected

The problem

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

The risk

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

What to do

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE/ FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Flxible 870
• 1984 Flxible 870
• 1985 Flxible 870
• 1986 Flxible 870
• 1987 Flxible 870
• 1988 Flxible 870
• 1989 Flxible 870
• 1983 Flxible Metro
• 1984 Flxible Metro
• 1985 Flxible Metro
• 1986 Flxible Metro
• 1987 Flxible Metro
• 1988 Flxible Metro
• 1989 Flxible Metro

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.