Body: doorRecall 89V-148 · 1986–1989 Classic Transit Bus
METROTRANS CORPORATION recall 89V-148 covers 333 1986–1989 Classic Transit Bus for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
The risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
The fix
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR.
SYSTEM:EMERGENCY EXIT/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1986 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.