Classic 1986–1989 Structure recall
Recalled September 8, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V148000 · Classic
Hazard
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
Remedy
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR.
Units
333 units
Description
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.
What to do
INCREASE STRIKER BOLT HOLES IN DOOR; INSTALL LABELS FOR REAR DOOR AND DRIVER'S DOOR.
Product
Classic TRANSIT BUS
Manufacturer(s)
Classic Trailers, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →