FLXIBLE METRO 1983: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V158000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-12-22 | 1986-12-01 | 1986-12-05 |
Production Dates: 1983-11-01 - 1986-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXISTS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUS, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE THIRD WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE TO IDENTIFY THIS WINDOW POSITION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY WINDOW IDENTIFICATION/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 PASSENGER, 35 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES WITH SLIDING SIDEWINDOW OPTION.
