1989 LEWIS REDDI Recalls (3)

Campaign:
89V167000 on 10/18/1989
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 07/31/1989
Affected:
16
Defect:
Rear door release mechanism does not open both doors simultaneously; also, exit operating instructions are not within 6 inches of rear emergency exit release mechanism.
Correction:
Replace rear seat(s); remove latch hook for left rear door to allow for simultaneous opening of both doors; install new decals 6 inches from release mechanism.
Notes:
system: rear emergency exit / fmvss 217vehicle description: school buses. consequence of defect: rear emergency exit does not meet exit requirements of fmvss 217.

Campaign:
90V017000 on 02/27/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 09/30/1989
Affected:
23
Defect:
Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of fmvss 222.
Consequence:
Buses would not comply with fmvss 222; passengers in the affected rear areas of the school bus might not be sufficiently restrained in the event of a sudden impact or accident, which might result in more extensive injury.
Correction:
Add a .25 inch to 1.5 inch strap to two rearmost seats.
Notes:
System: seat belt anchor; fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.

Campaign:
90V018000 on 02/27/1990
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 09/30/1988
Affected:
139
Defect:
Rear impact at 30 mph caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of fmvss 301.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Correction:
Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
Notes:
System: fuel tank; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses.

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