FLXIBLE METRO 1991: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-02-02 | 1993-04-01 | 1993-04-08 |
Production Dates: 1991-01-01 - 1991-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 487
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
THE EMERGENCY RELEASE VALVE MOVES OUT OF POSITION CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE ENTRANCE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED BY ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE.
THE INABILITY TO OPEN AN EMERGENCY EXIT DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE", AND COULD RESTRICT THEABILITY OF OCCUPANTS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING DEVELOPED. BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CITY TRANSIT BUSES WITH SLIDE GLIDE ENTRANCE DOORS, INSERVICE WITH THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
