FLXIBLE 870 1987: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V040000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | 870 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-09-12 | 1989-03-22 | 1989-04-05 |
Production Dates: 1983-06-01 - 1989-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4758
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Summary
THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy
REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE/ FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.
