1986 FLXIBLE 870 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
88V130000 on 08/15/1988
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
05/31/1986 - 03/31/1988
Affected:
409
Defect:
Air open/spring closed type exit door may be incorrectly wired.
Consequence:
Driver can drive off with exit door not closed and lockedwhich could result in a passenger falling out of the exit door while the bus ismoving.
Correction:
Correct door wiring and readjust doors.
Notes:
System: exit door wiring.vehicle description: rehabilitated transit buses.

Campaign:
89V040000 on 04/04/1989
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
05/31/1983 - 02/28/1989
Affected:
4,758
Defect:
The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. force allowed by fmvss 217.
Consequence:
Buses would not comply with standard.
Correction:
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
Notes:
System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.vehicle description: metro transit buses.

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