Body: doorRecall 89V-040 · Flxible vehicles
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 89V-040 covers 4,758 Flxible vehicles for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
What's wrong
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
The fix
REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
SYSTEM: ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE/ FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.