Other: labelsRecall 89V-125 · 1980–1989 Terra Transit Bus

TURTLE TOP, INC. recall 89V-125 covers 736 1980–1989 Terra Transit Bus for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7361 model

ReportedJul 26, 1989Owners notified Oct 30, 1989

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

STATIONARY REAR WINDOWS INSTEAD OF EMERGENCY EXIT TYPE WERE INSTALLED. ALSO, DRIVERS DOOR AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT, WAS NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED AND LABELED.

The risk

BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL EMERGENCY EXIT TYPE WINDOW IN REAR OF BUS. INSTALL EMERGENCY EXIT LABELING FOR DRIVERS DOOR.

SYSTEM:EMERGENCY EXIT/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD, CHEVROLET, AND GMC CUTAWAYCHASSIS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Terra Transit Bus1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Built from September 1, 1979 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.