THOMAS TRANSIT BUS 1986: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| Make : THOMAS | Model : TRANSIT BUS | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1986-11-01 - 1989-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V148000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-10-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-09-08 | Date Added to Database: 1989-09-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Classic Trailers, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 333 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. |
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Remedy:
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 203 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM:EMERGENCY EXIT/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT BUSES. |
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