Body: doorRecall 89V-167 · 1989 Lewis Reddi

LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC. recall 89V-167 covers 16 1989 Lewis Reddi for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected161 model

ReportedOct 9, 1989Owners notified Dec 8, 1989

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

REAR DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM DOES NOT OPEN BOTH DOORS SIMULTANEOUSLY; ALSO, EXIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT WITHIN 6 INCHES OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE REAR SEAT(S); REMOVE LATCH HOOK FOR LEFT REAR DOOR TO ALLOW FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPENING OF BOTH DOORS; INSTALL NEW DECALS 6 INCHES FROM RELEASE MECHANISM.

SYSTEM: REAR EMERGENCY EXIT / FMVSS 217VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOES NOT MEET EXIT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217.

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

Lewis Reddi1989

Built from August 1, 1987 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.